What you need to know ahead of South Korea's snap presidential election
Published: 5/26/2025

South Korea is preparing for a snap presidential election on 3 June, following former President Yoon Suk Yeol's removal from office for declaring martial law in December. The frontrunners are Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo, facing issues such as political divisions, economic fallout, North Korean threats, and relations with the US and China. The chosen president's task will involve addressing economic challenges, security concerns, and societal issues like the country's low birth rate.