South Korea to Hold Snap Presidential Election on June 3
South Korea to Hold Snap Presidential Election on June 3
The authorities of South Korea are planning to hold a snap presidential election on June 3, as reported by Yonhap News Agency on April 7, citing an unnamed government source. The decision is expected to be approved during a Cabinet meeting, considering the significance of the matter and the need to designate the election day as a temporary public holiday.
Following the Constitutional Court’s ruling on April 4 to remove former President Yoon Suk Yeol from office over his failed martial law bid, a presidential election in South Korea must be held within a 60-day period. Last Friday, the Constitutional Court unanimously upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, officially sealing his impeachment.
The impeachment process began on January 15 when the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence in Seoul for his role in insurrection against the constitutional order during martial law. Subsequently, on January 19, the Seoul Western District Court ruled to take the head of state into custody and issued an arrest warrant for the president.
As South Korea prepares for a snap presidential election, the political landscape of the country is set to undergo significant changes. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
