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Sohn Hak-kyu (left) and Park Geun-hye play nice at a recent meeting of the Strategy and Finance Committee of the National Assembly.

SKorean presidential poll: Park well ahead but Sohn closes gap

By Tue, Jun 21, 2011 11:52AM UTC View Comments Sohn Hak-kyu (left) and Park Geun-hye play nice at a recent meeting of the Strategy and Finance Committee of the National Assembly.

Former Grand National Party chairwoman Park Geun-hye still holds a commanding lead for Korea’s presidential election next year but Democratic Party Sohn Hak-kyu has closed  the gap somewhat, according to a poll taken by Realmeter. Park had the support of 49.2 percent of respondents while Sohn had the backing of 37.6 percent.  Park’s support has remained...

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