Min-gu Noh's presidential-election victory brought several kinds of shock to the Republic of Korea.

—Is it true that even the day before, he was trailing in the polls?

—All five research centers are telling the same story. The same analysis is coming from the networks as well. Even the exit-poll our own network tallied for the presidential vote showed Candidate Min-gu Noh still trailing Candidate Sang-hoe Lee as late as one in the afternoon.

—If he was still trailing as late as one in the afternoon, then to call it a dramatic reversal hardly seems too strong.

—Exactly. In fact, I think the phrase that fits better might be "a miracle victory."

Even on the broadcast, Min-gu Noh's victory had been so unexpected that even after the result was in, everyone was still saying they couldn't believe it.

—How is Shinpyeong Party responding to this result?

—Outwardly they say they respect the choice of the people, but internally the mood is one of severe disappointment. Along with self-recrimination at letting slip what they had already had in hand, they're saying an analysis of the reason needs to be carried out as quickly as possible.

—Mincheong Party will be delighted, no doubt?

—The mood is one of self-celebration, calling this a victory of the people. Even within Mincheong Party there had been cautious voices saying not to rejoice until the result came in — that's how uncertain they had been about this victory. So the joy Mincheong Party is feeling is being described as beyond what words can capture.

The anchor nodded at the reporter, and threw out the next question.

—Then now let me ask what many people are most curious about. How will the Min-gu Noh administration differ from the previous one?

"President."

As Seong-ho Kim was watching the TV, a Mincheong Party official approached him.

"The President-elect says you may come in now."

"Thank you."

Seong-ho Kim conveyed his thanks to the official and rose from his seat.

Then, following the official's guidance, he headed for the room where the President-elect was.

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