Multiple South Korean Candidates Enter Presidential Race Ahead of June 3 Elections

Several candidates have announced their bids for the upcoming South Korean presidential election scheduled for June 3, following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. Former South Gyeongsang Governor Kim Kyoung-soo from the Democratic Party (DP) proposes relocating the presidential office to Sejong to promote decentralization and regional growth. Meanwhile, former DP Chairman Lee Jae-myung, seen as a frontrunner, emphasizes addressing economic polarization and driving large-scale investments for growth. Han Dong-hoon of the People Power Party (PPP) highlights economic growth as a key focus, while Na Kyung-won, also from the PPP, warns against what he calls a 'parliamentary dictatorship' by the DP. Other notable candidates include Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon and expected announcements from Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon. The political landscape is characterized by a mix of calls for reform and critiques of the current administration's policies.