Here is what you need to know as the nation of about 52 million people chooses a new president who will lead it for the next five years. Yoon was supposed to serve as president until 2027, but his term ended in disgrace. He shocked the nation by declaring martial law on 3 December, citing threats from "anti-state forces" and North Korea - but it soon became clear that he was spurred by his own political troubles.
tirsdag 27. mai 2025
What you need to know ahead of South Korea's snap presidential election
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 will shape long-running challenges such as the threat from North Korea, and Seoul's frosty relationship with China.
Here is what you need to know as the nation of about 52 million people chooses a new president who will lead it for the next five years. Yoon was supposed to serve as president until 2027, but his term ended in disgrace. He shocked the nation by declaring martial law on 3 December, citing threats from "anti-state forces" and North Korea - but it soon became clear that he was spurred by his own political troubles.
Here is what you need to know as the nation of about 52 million people chooses a new president who will lead it for the next five years. Yoon was supposed to serve as president until 2027, but his term ended in disgrace. He shocked the nation by declaring martial law on 3 December, citing threats from "anti-state forces" and North Korea - but it soon became clear that he was spurred by his own political troubles.
