The new president of South Korea was the candidate from the Democratic Party "Toburo", 64-year-old Moon Zhe Ying. He won elections in the country on May 7, gaining 41% of the vote.

During the official inauguration ceremony, Mr. Jae-Ying, who had previously stated his intention to establish relations with the DPRK, said he was ready to visit Pyongyang when suitable conditions.

Early elections in South Korea were announced after the corruption scandal and the subsequent impeachment of former President Pak Kun He.

A number of charges were brought against her, including corruption, abuse of office, extortion and disclosure of state secrets.

Most of these allegations are related to a close friend of Pak Kun Hye-Chkhwe Sun Sil.

The investigation found that Chhve Sung Sil, without occupying any government posts, but using an acquaintance with the president, was devoted to the details of state administration and interfered in the course of political decision-making, and also had her own circle of advisers.

In addition, Choe Sung Sil, using its influence, forced a number of South Korean corporations to make multi-million donations to related funds - Mir and K-Sports, resulting in these financial institutions received 80 billion. Won ($ 72 million. ), Considers the investigation.

Pak Kun He denies his guilt. This is reported by the Air Force.