South Korea’s main liberal opposition party has tapped its former leader Lee Jae-myung as presidential candidate in the June 3 vote.

Lee Jae-myung delivers his speech during a national convention of South Korea's Democratic Party to choose their candidate for upcoming presidential election, in Goyang, South Korea,. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji SEOUL (Reuters) - Lee Jae-myung,

Lee said he would strengthen South Korea's defense capabilities and work to make the country a leader in high-tech industries, a cultural powerhouse and an exemplary democracy.