In South Korea, early presidential elections were announced on June 3 – media

The Chairman of the National Election Commission of the RO THE AK arrives in the government complex in Kvachkhon, south of Seoul, April 7, 2025. Photo: Yonhap

After the President’s removal, Yun Joli, the South Korea Vlad, previously announced an extraordinary presidential election on June 3.

Source: agency Yonhap

Details: According to Yonhap, the issue of the date of early presidential elections is planned to be considered at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, which will take place on Tuesday, April 8.

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Earlier, the South Korean media reported that the most likely election date is June 3. According to the legislation, the acting President-Prime Minister Khan Doc Su-must determine the election date no later than 60 days After the existing head of state is removed.

That preceded: April 4, South Korea Constitutional Court made a decision On the removal from the post of President of the country, Yun Suk John after his attempt to introduce martial law in the country.

Prehistory:

• South Korea President Yun Juh John 3 December 2024 announced the emergency of martial law in the country. In a direct teaching to the nation, Yun stated that this event was necessary to protect the country from « communist forces ». He did not name the specific threat from the DPRK, which owns nuclear weapons, and focused on his internal political opponents.
• South Korea National Assembly December 4 voted Under demand for President Jun Jol, to abolish its emergency. The President then stated that The martial law in the country will be canceled.
• South Korea’s opposition Democratic Party planned to blame Jole In the state treason and launch the impeachment procedure.
• In the address on December 7, President of South Korea stated that « Sincerely regrets« About what caused the public anxiety to announcement of martial law, promising no longer repeat the same.
• According to the South Korean edition of Yonhap, court Issued a warrant To detain Yun Jol Jol – President of South Korea, who was declared impeachment.