Archive · 31 May 2025
South Korean Presidential Candidates Rally Before Vote
South Koreans are getting ready to vote in a special election.
The election was called because the previous leader tried to take over using martial law, which caused a lot of problems.
Now, two main candidates are trying to get people to vote for them.
One candidate, Lee Jae-myung, is ahead in the polls, but the other, Kim Moon-soo, is also trying to win.
People are also arguing about what happened with the previous leader and how fair the election is.
The new leader will have big problems to solve, and it's likely to be a tough time for the country no matter who wins.
Thousands of supporters of leading candidates rallied in Seoul days before the election.
The election was triggered by the former leader's attempt to declare martial law.
Lee Jae-myung is ahead in polls, with Kim Moon-soo trailing.
Protests focused on the former leader's actions and alleged election issues.
Experts predict the election will deepen existing political polarization.
- Who
- Supporters of Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo, and former leader Yoon Suk Yeol.
- What
- Presidential election rallies.
- When
- Rallies held days before the election, with the election on June 3.
- Where
- Seoul, South Korea.
- Why
- Triggered by the former leader's attempt to declare martial law.
Lee Supporters
Yoon Supporters
Former Leader's Actions
Lee Supporters
Condemn the former leader's attempt to declare martial law and support holding him accountable.
Yoon Supporters
Support the former leader, viewing his actions as necessary.
Election Integrity
Lee Supporters
Support the National Election Commission's handling of the election.
Yoon Supporters
Question the National Election Commission and allege electoral issues.
- Election Day
- June 3
- Lee Jae-myung's Poll Rating
- 49%
- Kim Moon-soo's Poll Rating
- 35%
- Early Voting Turnout
- 34.7%
- Overseas Voter Turnout
- 79.5%