The new South Korean president, Lee Jae-myung, calls himself a foreign policy “pragmatist”. He says he is driven by South Korea’s national interest, rather than ideology, and has spoken of his desire to improve relations with China and North Korea.

Lee Jae-myung's win comes after the former conservative President attempted to impose martial law in the country last year.

The victory by Lee Jae-myung, who has warned against South Korea becoming overly dependent on the U.S., could lead to a shift in Seoul’s relations with China and North Korea.