South Korea Election Day Amid Fierce Rivalry
South Korea votes today in a presidential contest marked by intense clashes between the ruling military regime led by Park Chung-hee and opposition leader Yun Po-sue. The regime has jailed rivals and claimed to back a stronghand leadership, while Yun vows to defend freedom and democracy despite polling uncertainty. The campaign features sharp attacks, a secret grain deal cited as preelection maneuver, and lingering U.S. aid tensions shaping the political landscape.
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