Seoul: The South Korean government has officially designated June 3 as the date for the upcoming presidential election, following the ouster of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting, just four days after the Constitutional Court upheld Yoon's impeachment due to his brief imposition of martial law in December.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the South Korean Constitution mandates that a new presidential election must be held within 60 days after a presidential vacancy occurs. This was similarly observed when former President Park Geun-hye was removed from office on March 10, 2017, with the subsequent election taking place exactly 60 days later on May 9.
The National Election Commission has already initiated early candidate registration following the Constitutional Court's decision to dismiss Yoon last Friday. Candidates interested in running for the presidency must register by May 11, with the official campaign period beginning on May 12.
Additionally, the law stipulates that any public servant intending to run for president must resign from their current position at least 30 days before the election, setting May 4 as the resignation deadline.