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South Korea Calls Snap Election Amid Political Turmoil

5/28/2025

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South Korea is set for a snap presidential election on June 3, following the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, who imposed martial law in December. With Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo leading the race, the new president will grapple with urgent issues like economic recovery, strained ties with North Korea, and deepening political divides in a nation of 52 million.

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South Korea is set for a snap presidential election on June 3, following the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, who imposed martial law in December. With Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo leading the race, the new president will grapple with urgent issues like economic recovery, strained ties with North Korea, and deepening political divides in a nation of 52 million.