South Koreans voted for a new president today in an election widely expected to end a decade of liberal rule.

Samsung, South Korea’s largest conglomerate, funnelled nearly €11.4m in illegal donations to the campaign of an opposition presidential candidate last year, prosecutors said today.

RULING party candidate Roh Moo-hyun won South Korea’s presidential election yesterday, a result that could complicate ties with the US as the allies grapple with North Korea’s nuclear programme.

FEARS of North Korean nuclear ambitions could determine South Korea’s presidential election today , with one main candidate advocating a tough line on the North, while his rival espouses a more conciliatory approach.

Riding on a wave of popularity created by South Korea’s performance in the World Cup, the head of the country’s Football Association today announced he is to run for presidential office.