Overview

• Lee Jae-myung officially became the Democratic Party's presidential candidate after winning 89.77% of votes in the party's primary on April 27.
• The snap election, scheduled for June 3, follows the Constitutional Court's removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol over a failed martial law declaration in December 2024.
• Lee leads nationwide opinion polls with 48.5% support, significantly ahead of potential conservative contenders from the People Power Party, which will finalize its candidate on May 3.
• Legal uncertainties loom over Lee's campaign, as the Supreme Court expedites its review of his election law case while he faces multiple corruption trials.
• Lee's platform emphasizes economic growth, national unity, and defense reinforcement, while his critics raise concerns about his populist approach and ongoing legal issues.