Elections are underway in South Korea. Polls close in just about an hour. 

The new leader will face the challenge of stabilizing the political chaos as well as the economy that is reeling after unpredictable trade tariffs by the United States, a major trading partner and a security ally.

So, who are the leading contenders? What are voters looking for in their next leader? And most importantly, who could be the next President?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Ryu Yongwook, Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore to find out more. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.