South Korean govt sets presidential election for June 3

IANS April 7, 2025 207 views

South Korea is preparing for a crucial presidential election on June 3 following the removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol by the Constitutional Court. Acting President Han Duck-soo will confirm the election schedule at an upcoming Cabinet meeting, with candidate registration set to close on May 11. Public servants wanting to run must resign by May 4, and the election will follow a similar timeline to the 2017 early election after Park Geun-hye's removal. The newly elected president will assume office immediately after the election results are confirmed.

"Given the significance of the matter, the election day will be designated as a temporary public day" - Government Official
Seoul, April 7: The government has decided to hold a presidential election on June 3 to pick former President Yoon Suk Yeol's successor, which will be confirmed at a Cabinet meeting this week, an official said Monday.

Key Points

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Constitutional Court removes Yoon Suk Yeol from office

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Election must be held within 60 days

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Candidate registration by May 11

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Newly elected president assumes office immediately

Acting President Han Duck-soo plans to confirm the schedule during a Cabinet meeting slated for Tuesday, a senior government official told Yonhap News Agency

"Given the significance of the matter and the issue of designating the election day as a temporary public day, the decision will be approved during a Cabinet meeting," the official said.

A presidential election must be held within 60 days after the Constitutional Court removed Yoon from office last Friday over his failed martial law bid.

When former President Park Geun-hye was removed from office on March 10, 2017, the early election was also held exactly 60 days later, on May 9.

The National Election Commission began early candidate registration shortly after the Constitutional Court dismissed Yoon last Friday.

If the schedule is confirmed, candidates will be required to register by May 11 and the official campaign period will kick off on May 12.

The law also requires a public servant running for president to resign at least 30 days before an election, making May 4 the deadline for their run.

The newly elected president will assume office immediately after the election results without a transition team.

Reader Comments

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Jihoon K.
Interesting to see history repeating with the 60-day timeline, just like with Park Geun-hye's case. Hope this election brings more stability to the country 🤞
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Soomin L.
The no transition team part worries me a bit. New presidents need time to prepare policies properly. This feels rushed.
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Taeyang P.
Finally some clarity on the election date! Been refreshing news sites all weekend waiting for this announcement.
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Haeun J.
The 30-day resignation rule for public servants seems fair. No one should campaign while still holding office. Good call!
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Yujin N.
While I understand the need for speed, I hope the candidates get enough time to present their platforms properly. 3 weeks of campaigning isn't much.
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Minseok C.
June 3rd is my birthday! What an interesting present - getting to vote for a new president 🎉

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South Korea Presidential Election Yoon Suk Yeol Han Duck-soo Constitutional Court National Election Commission
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