Early Voting for S. Korea's Presidential Election to Begin Thursday Ahead of June 3 Poll

Early voting for S. Korea's presidential election to begin Thursday ahead of June 3 poll

With Korea's high-stakes presidential election less than a week away, leading candidates are making an intense final push, urging supporters to vote during the two days of early voting beginning on Thursday. The urgent appeals reflect growing concerns that many voters may take advantage of the long weekend by taking Monday off and extending their break through Election Day on Tuesday, which could significantly reduce turnout on the official poll…

Opposition candidate maintains lead ahead of South Korea's snap presidential election

Early voting to begin Thursday - Anadolu Ajansı

Ballots, Battlelines, and a Fractured Republic: Inside South Korea’s Defining Election

South Korea as a nation is bracing up for a snap presidential election on June 3, 2025 — a high-stakes contest set to determine who will helm the country amid a storm of political unrest, economic headwinds, and deep-seated social tensions. The ousting of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, following his controversial six-hour imposition of martial law on December 3, 2024, has left the country wrestling with deep divisions and a leadership vacuum. T…

What you need to know ahead of South Korea's snap presidential election - Kahawatungu

South Korea will elect a new president on 3 June to replace Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office for placing the country under martial law for six hours in December. The winner will be tasked with managing the political and economic fallout of Yoon’s move, which plunged the country in deep turmoil and divided opinions. The snap election is also being held as South Korea faces an unpredictable ally in US President Donald Trump – and that wi…