South Korea Schedules Presidential Election June 3 After Yoon's Impeachment

South Korea will hold a snap presidential election on June 3, following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol, which was upheld by the Constitutional Court due to his controversial imposition of martial law. Acting President Han Duck-soo announced the election date, fulfilling a legal requirement to hold a new election within 60 days of a presidential vacancy. The election is expected to be a fierce contest primarily between Yoon's conservative People Power Party and the opposition Democratic Party, which currently holds a majority in the National Assembly. Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party and a former front-runner, is anticipated to be the party's candidate despite facing legal challenges. The People Power Party is grappling with internal divisions and must regroup to find a strong candidate to challenge Lee. As the election approaches, political polarization and public sentiment regarding Yoon's controversial actions will significantly influence the electoral landscape.