US EditionSouth Koreans turn out in record numbers for early voting as presidential hopefuls vow change
- South Koreans cast early ballots in a snap presidential election held on June 3, following months of political turmoil across the country.
- The election was triggered by former president Yoon Suk Yeol's December declaration of martial law and subsequent impeachment and removal from office.
- Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung leads the race, while conservative Kim Moon-soo of the People Power Party trails behind, as voters confront economic and demographic crises.
- Early voting turnout reached 34.7 percent, with overseas participation at a record 79.5 percent, amid reports of long lines and pledges to improve polling conditions.
- The election outcome will shape South Korea's response to ongoing political divisions, economic downturn, demographic challenges, and escalating regional security threats.
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Letter from Seoul: This isn't just another election
Sometimes when momentous things happen in a country, most people don’t notice. That’s normal. People focus on their lives – jobs, family, finances, and the like. I’ve been in Seoul, South Korea, for about a week, having been asked to come and see what’s going on with the upcoming presidential election. You wouldn’t know that […] The post Letter from Seoul: This isn’t just another election appeared first on Asia Times.
South Korea presidential candidates rally ahead of June 3 election
South Korea’s leading presidential candidates held major campaign rallies on Sunday, just two days before a snap election set for June 3. The vote follows months of political upheaval after the impeachment and removal of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law in December 2024. Liberal frontrunner Lee Jae-myung, widely seen as the favorite, addressed a large crowd in his hometown of Andong, southeast of Seoul, where he pledged t…
South Korea faces high-stakes election; fears over China, North Korea and US ties shape voter concerns
South Korea's Democratic Party leader, Lee Jae-myung, faces scrutiny over his foreign policy stance as the nation prepares for a crucial presidential election.
Candidates’ mudslinging smears South Korea's presidential campaigns
Korea’s presidential candidates and their parties are going negative to discredit their opponents rather than focusing on their own pledges, as only two days remained until Tuesday's snap presidential election. They are highlighting their opponents' ethical issues and inappropriate remarks involving candidates’ family members as well as allegations of public opinion manipulation, with formal complaints filed to request police or prosecution inve…
South Korea Presidential Election 2025 Live Updates: Nation gears up for June 3 vote
South Korea Presidential Election 2025 Live Updates: This election seems more crucial since the Korea has been teetering between temporary leaders for months while navigating Yoon's impeachment trial and a multifaceted probe into the disastrous night of his brief power grab
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