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South Koreans mock polls win by ex-diplomat from North
Defector secures seat in wealthy Seoul district; win seen as important turning point in politics
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Mr Thae Yong Ho speaking to the media after his victory in South Korea's polls.
PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Chang May Choon South Korea Correspondent In Seoul, Chang May Choon
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Netizens went into mocking mode when former diplomat Thae Yong Ho became the first North Korean defector to be directly voted into South Korea's Parliament, representing the wealthy district of Gangnam in Seoul to boot.
"Oppan Gangnam spy", screams one Twitter message, referring to the mega hit song Gangnam Style by rapper Psy, which describes the high life in the district. Oppan is short for "brother is" in Korean.
