South Korea to Hold Early Presidential Election After President's Impeachment
- Yewon Choi
- 1 day ago
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July 1, 2025
Yewon Choi
South Korea will hold a special presidential election on June 3, 2025. This is happening because former President Yoon Suk-yeol was removed from office earlier this year. In December 2024, President Yoon declared martial law, which caused a lot of protests and disagreements. In April 2025, the Constitutional Court decided to impeach him, meaning he had to leave his position before the end of his term.
Now, South Koreans will vote to choose a new leader. Many people around the world are watching this election closely because it is happening during a time of political tension and change in the country.
Several candidates are running for president. One of the main candidates is Lee Jae-myung from the Democratic Party. He has run for president before and wants to improve the economy, increase support for workers, and make work hours shorter. He also wants to keep good relationships with the United States, China, and other countries.
Another top candidate is Kim Moon-soo from the conservative People Power Party. He says he will create more jobs, make fewer government rules, and strengthen South Korea’s military. He also supports strong ties with the United States.
There are also other candidates, like Lee Jun-seok from a new reform party. He is popular among young voters and wants to change how politics works in Korea. Another candidate, Kwon Young-kook, speaks for workers and poor people. He wants more social support and better public services.
Right now, polls show that Lee Jae-myung is in the lead, but many voters have not yet decided. The final result may change depending on debates and events in the coming days.
This election is not just about choosing a new president. Many people see it as a test of South Korea’s democracy and future direction. No matter who wins, the new leader will face big challenges and high expectations from both the Korean people and the international community.
