South Korean Presidential Election, 2002
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The 16th South Korean Presidential Election took place in December 19, 2002.
- Total votable citizens : 34,991,529
- Total voters: 24,784,963
- Disqualified votes: 223,047
- Percentage: 70.8%
Candidates
- Lee Hoi-chang (Grand National Party) - 11,443,297 votes
- Roh Moo-Hyun (Millennium Democratic Party) - 12,014,277 votes
- Lee Han-dong (One Nation Unite - 74,027 votes
- Gwon Yeong-Gil (Democratic Labour Party - 957,148 votes
- Kim Yeong-Gyu (Socialist Party - 22,063 votes
- Kim Gil-soo (National Defenders Party) - 51,104 votes
- Jang Se-dong (Independent) - forfeited
As a result, Roh Moo-hyun became 16th President of South Korea.