South Korean presidential election 2002 Tags: Election.The 16th South Korean Presidential Election took place on 19 December 2002. The election was won by Roh Moo-Hyun of the ruling Millennium Democratic Party who defeated Lee Hoi-chang of the Grand National Party by just over half a million votes. thumbnail affiliation Democratic Party (South Korea 2005), Saenuri Party start date 2002-12-19 title Republic of Korea, presidential election 2002 Learn more... Loading...