Overview

• The snap election was triggered by the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol after his failed martial law bid in December 2024.
• The People Power Party (PPP) has closed candidate registration, with 11 contenders, including former leader Han Dong-hoon, vying for the nomination.
• Han Dong-hoon has proposed a bold policy agenda, including a 200 trillion won investment in artificial intelligence, aiming to position South Korea as a global AI leader.
• Acting President Han Duck-soo has officially declined to enter the PPP primary, confirming his focus on addressing trade tensions and fulfilling his duties as acting president.
• The Democratic Party's Lee Jae-myung remains the frontrunner, with the party's primary set to finalize its nominee by the end of April.