Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Record Early Voting in South Korea's Presidential Election
South Koreans are voting early in their presidential election, with record turnout.
Leading candidate Lee Jae-myung is urging voters to vote.
The election follows months of political turmoil.
The Bank of Korea cut interest rates and slashed its 2025 growth forecast.
Lee pledged to establish a new Ministry of Climate and Energy and expand the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.
Kim Moon-soo and Lee Jun-seok are also competing.
Early voting is occurring Thursday and Friday ahead of the June 3rd election.
Early voting turnout in South Korea's presidential election is at record levels.
The election follows a period of political turmoil.
Lee Jae-myung, Kim Moon-soo, and Lee Jun-seok are the leading candidates.
Lee Jae-myung urged voters to vote for change and recovery.
Early voting occurred Thursday and Friday, May 29 and 30, ahead of the June 3rd election.
- Who
- South Korean voters and candidates Lee Jae-myung, Kim Moon-soo, and Lee Jun-seok.
- What
- Early voting in the South Korean presidential election.
- When
- Early voting began on Thursday, May 29, and Friday, May 30, with the election on June 3.
- Where
- South Korea
- Why
- To elect a new president amidst political turmoil and economic challenges.
Lee Supporters
Kim Supporters
Political Positions
Lee Supporters
Lee, a liberal candidate, is focused on economic recovery and climate change.
Kim Supporters
Kim, a conservative candidate, is critical of Lee's policies.
- Election Date
- June 3
- Leading Candidate
- Lee Jae-myung
- Other Leading Candidate
- Kim Moon-soo
- Early Voter Turnout (as of 11 am)
- 7%
- Early Voting Period
- May 29 and 30
- Eligible Voters
- 44.39 million
Sources
South Koreans turn out in record numbers for early voting in presidential election
Early voting starts for South Korea election triggered by martial law
Record early voting in South Korea as it heads to snap polls amid turmoil
