US EditionSouth Koreans turn out in record numbers for early voting as presidential hopefuls vow change
- South Koreans turned out in record numbers for early voting ahead of the snap presidential election on June 3, 2025.
- The election follows months of political turmoil triggered by former President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief martial law declaration last December and his subsequent impeachment.
- Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung leads polls with 49 percent support, while conservative Kim Moon-soo holds 35 percent as voters focus on restoring democracy and economic challenges.
- Early voting turnout reached 34.7 percent nationwide, with overseas participation at a record 79.5 percent of 1.97 million voters, despite long lines and staffing issues.
- The new president will face political divisions, an economic downturn, demographic crises, and escalating security threats, with experts warning that past conflicts may resurface without inclusive governance.
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