Archive · 2 Jun 2025
South Korean Presidential Candidates Rally Before Election
South Korea's presidential candidates are holding final rallies before the election.
The election was called after the former leader was removed from office.
Lee Jae-myung, leading in polls, is campaigning in his old district.
Kim Moon-soo is campaigning from the south, heading north to Seoul.
A controversy arose as the Democratic Party is accused of fabricating an endorsement by Jim Rogers.
Experts say Lee is still the favorite.
Over a third of voters already voted early.
South Korean presidential candidates held final rallies.
The election was triggered by the declaration of martial law.
Lee Jae-myung leads in polls with 49% support.
Kim Moon-soo has 35% support in the latest polls.
The Democratic Party is accused of fabricating an endorsement.
- Who
- Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo
- What
- Candidates held rallies.
- When
- Monday, the eve of the June 3 election
- Where
- South Korea
- Why
- To gain support before the election.
Democratic Party View
Jim Rogers View
Jim Rogers Endorsement
Democratic Party View
The Democratic Party is accused of fabricating an endorsement of Lee by Jim Rogers.
Jim Rogers View
Rogers said, "Mr Lee is making things up."
- Candidates
- Lee Jae-myung, Kim Moon-soo
- Election Trigger
- Martial Law Declaration by Yoon Suk Yeol
- Election Date
- June 3
- Early Voting
- Over a third of voters
- Leading Candidate (Polls)
- Lee Jae-myung (49%)
- Runner-up Candidate (Polls)
- Kim Moon-soo (35%)
