SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean state media on Thursday reported for the first time on the outcome of South Korea's presidential election held earlier this week. Lee Jae-myung, the candidate of the Democratic Party,

South Korea's new president, Lee Jae-myung, has secured a storming victory, but his honeymoon will barely last the day. The former opposition leader is not getting to enjoy the two-month transition period usually afforded to new leaders, so they can build their team and nail down their vision for the country.

Some of the same young people who demonstrated after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law said they were disappointed by their choices in Tuesday’s election.

FIFA men's World Cup is approaching next year and qualifying is well underway. Most of the biggest national teams around the world are yet to book a spot in the first 48-team World Cup in the history of the competition,

Uzbekistan and Jordan progressed to the World Cup finals for the first time on Thursday as regular qualifiers South Korea also booked their place in North America next year with a 2-0 win over Iraq in Basra.

Jordan, South Korea, and Uzbekistan – have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, booking their respective spots for next year's 48-team tournament held in North America.