South Koreans cast their votes on Tuesday to elect a new president following months of turmoil sparked by the shocking imposition of martial law by former President Yoon Suk Yeol. Though short-lived, the move severely damaged the country’s reputation as a vibrant if sometimes chaotic democracy.

The new leader now faces major challenges, including unifying a society shaken by the attempt at military rule and managing an export-driven economy under pressure from unpredictable protectionist moves by the United States, South Korea’s key trade partner and security ally.