Live: South Korean officials begin counting ballots after polls close in 22nd parliamentary election

Officials begin counting ballots after polls close in South Korea’s 22nd parliamentary election. South Koreans cast their ballot on Wednesday 10 April to elect a new parliament as president Yoon Suk-Yeol faces a crucial test amid a cost-of-living crisis and a spate of political scandals. Nearly 25 million people - or 56.4 per cent of eligible voters - had cast their vote as of 2pm local time, according to the National Election Commission, marking the highest-ever turnout for the parliamentary election. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, d