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South Korea Holds Snap Presidential Vote After Yoon’s Impeachment

Voters are choosing a leader to reconcile a divided electorate ahead of looming security threats.

People line up to cast their ballots in the presidential election at a polling station in the southeastern city of Daegu on June 3, 2025. (Yonhap)
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Voters cast their ballots in the presidential election at a polling station in the southeastern city of Ulsan on June 3, 2025. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Early voting on Thursday and Friday accounted for over one-third of eligible voters, signaling high engagement in the June 3 election.
  • Major polls place Lee Jae-myung as the clear frontrunner with Kim Moon-soo trailing by at least 10 points.
  • The snap vote follows the Constitutional Court’s unanimous April 4 decision to dismiss Yoon Suk Yeol after his December martial law declaration was nullified by lawmakers.
  • The winner will be sworn in on June 4 without the customary two-month transition, inheriting an economy slowed by unpredictable U.S. protectionist measures.
  • The incoming president must also navigate escalating North Korean threats and restore public confidence in democratic norms after months of turmoil.