South Korea Sets New Presidential Election Date
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South Korea is planning to hold its presidential election on June 3, 2025. The country’s acting leader, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, announced the election date and stated that it would be designated as a public holiday to make it easier for voters to cast their ballots, according to The Guardian.
Political instability in South Korea has continued for several months, starting with President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law, which led to his impeachment by parliament, the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, and the subsequent overturning of the decision by the constitutional court. Han Duck-soo is currently serving as acting president and will continue leading the country until the election.
According to the law, a new election must be held within 60 days if the presidency becomes vacant.
Ahead of the 2025 election, many candidates have announced their bids. Lee Jae-myung, leader of the opposition Liberal Democratic Party, who lost to Yoon by a narrow margin in the 2022 election, is a major contender. However, he faces multiple legal challenges, including accusations of election law violations and bribery.
Meanwhile, Yoon’s conservative "People Power" Party is promoting several strong candidates, including Labour Minister Kim Moon-soo, who announced his candidacy on April 7.
According to a Gallup poll, 34% of respondents support Lee Jae-myung as the next president, while Kim Moon-soo comes second with 9% of the vote.
According to the law, a new election must be held within 60 days if the presidency becomes vacant.
Ahead of the 2025 election, many candidates have announced their bids. Lee Jae-myung, leader of the opposition Liberal Democratic Party, who lost to Yoon by a narrow margin in the 2022 election, is a major contender. However, he faces multiple legal challenges, including accusations of election law violations and bribery.
Meanwhile, Yoon’s conservative "People Power" Party is promoting several strong candidates, including Labour Minister Kim Moon-soo, who announced his candidacy on April 7.
According to a Gallup poll, 34% of respondents support Lee Jae-myung as the next president, while Kim Moon-soo comes second with 9% of the vote.
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