South Korea’s president-elect wants tougher stance on North Korea

South Korea’s president-elect Yoon Suk Yeol speaks during a news conference at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday March 10 2022 (Kim Hong-ji/AP)

South Korea’s president-elect Yoon Suk Yeol says he will solidify an alliance with the United States, build up a powerful military and sternly cope with North Korean provocations.

His pledge came hours after he won the country’s hard-fought election to become its next leader.