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12 Million Vote Early as South Korea Seeks Change

6/1/2025

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Early voting for South Korea's presidential election has kicked off, with more than 12 million eager voters casting their ballots, signaling a powerful call for change following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung is currently leading the polls at 49%, while conservative Kim Moon-soo trails at 35%. The decisive election day is scheduled for June 3, 2025.

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Early voting for South Korea's presidential election has kicked off, with more than 12 million eager voters casting their ballots, signaling a powerful call for change following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung is currently leading the polls at 49%, while conservative Kim Moon-soo trails at 35%. The decisive election day is scheduled for June 3, 2025.