New Delhi, June 3 -- After months of turmoil following imposition of a brief martial law, South Koreans is now voting in large numbers to elect their new President and all eyes are now on liberal frontrunner Lee Jae-myung who entered the Presidential race with overwhelming popularity.

The opinion polls and pre-election surveys have also favoured Lee Jae-myung, showing him in commanding lead with the support of 51 per cent of South Koreans.

Gallup Korea, in their opinion poll, showed Lee Jae-myung maintaining a 49 per cent lead over his conservative rival Kim Moon-soo, who trails with 35 per cent.

Lee Jun-seok, leader of the smaller conservative New Reform party, also trails behind the two with 11 per cent.

Realmeter's final poll echoe...