Korea
to Hold Presidential Elections on 3 June Seoul,
8 Apr (ONA) — The government of the Republic of Korea has formally designated
3 June as the date of the next presidential election following the ouster of
former President Yoon Suk Yeol.The
designation was made at a Cabinet meeting four days after the Constitutional
Court upheld the impeachment of Yoon over his short-lived imposition of martial
law in December, Yonhap News Agency reported.Under
the Constitution, the country is required to hold a new election within 60 days
after a vacancy arises in the presidency. The early election was also held
exactly 60 days later, on 9 May. The National Election Commission began early
candidate registration shortly after the Constitutional Court dismissed Yoon
last Friday.Candidates
will be required to register by 11 May, and the official campaign period will
kick off 12 May.The
law also requires a public servant running for president to resign at least 30
days before an election, making 4 May the deadline.The
new president will assume office immediately after the election without a
transition team.Korea
held its last presidential election on 9 March 2022, with former President Yoon
winning over rival Lee Jae-myung. —
Ends/AH