Update: 09:50 AM EST The writing now almost certainly looks on the wall regarding confirmation of Park’s victory, with incumbent Lee Myung-bak congratulating her on a”certain victory”. In his congratulatory call to Park, Lee also added, “The weather has been very cold, so please take care of your health”.

Update: 08:39AM EST Ruling party candidate Park Geun-hye sure to win: KBS

An exit poll conducted by several South Korean media today predicted that Park, the daughter of late former dictator Park Chung-hee, would win a slight majority to defeat opposition candidate Moon Jae-in.  According to polls held today, Park had secured approximately