US EditionSouth Koreans turn out in record numbers for early voting as presidential hopefuls vow change
- Early voting began on Thursday for South Korea's June 3 presidential election triggered by former leader Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration and impeachment last year.
- The election takes place after an extended period of political instability triggered by Yoon’s suspension of civilian rule, occurring amid challenges faced by an export-reliant economy dealing with international trade disruptions and weak domestic consumption.
- Both main candidates cast ballots early, with turnout reaching a record 19.6 percent on Thursday and historic overseas participation where four-fifths of eligible voters voted.
- Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung said “a vote is more powerful than a bullet,” while conservative Kim Moon-soo vowed to “bring insurrection elements to justice” and claimed momentum, stating, “We're closing the gap quickly.”
- The election highlights public desire to end instability and will challenge Yoon’s successor to address economic decline, demographic issues, and US-China geopolitical tensions.
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Presidential candidates in last-minute push for swing voters on final day of early voting
Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung and People Power Party (PPP) candidate Kim Moon-soo were set to ramp up their campaigns to woo swing voters Friday, the second and last day of early voting, with the election just four days away. Turnout in Thursday's early voting was 19.58 percent, the highest ever for the first day since the early voting system was introduced, according to the National Election Commission. As…
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Early voting starts for South Korea election triggered by martial law
Early voting in South Korea's presidential election began on Thursday, with both main candidates casting ballots in a poll triggered by ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol's ill-fated suspension of civilian rule last year.
Record turnout as early voting starts in South Korea presidential election
South Koreans turned out in record numbers to cast their ballots as early voting kicked off on Thursday, with long lines at many of the country's polling stations ahead of the June 3 snap presidential election.
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