The upcoming election comes amidst ongoing challenges, including external pressures such as the economic impact of U.S. tariffs under President Trump. Polls currently indicate that opposition leader Lee Jae-myung is the front-runner in the race to replace Yoon. In preparation for the election, political parties will hold primaries to select candidates by May 12, after which a formal campaign period will commence. To promote civic engagement, June 3 has been designated a national holiday. South Korea is currently being led by Prime Minister Han Duck-soo in an interim capacity until a new president takes office.
Snap Election Scheduled in South Korea Amid Political Unrest
Snap Election Scheduled in South Korea Amid Political Unrest
South Korea sets June 3 for a presidential election to choose a successor to Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached after attempting martial law.
In a significant political turn, South Korea has announced a snap presidential election to be held on June 3, 2025, following the removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol for his controversial attempt to declare martial law. The Constitutional Court's unanimous decision to impeach Yoon has instigated a period of intense political recalibration in the nation, as officials and citizens alike come to terms with the implications of this upheaval.
