South Korean presidential hopefuls held their final major campaign events on Sunday before voters head to polling stations. The snap election takes place on June 3 after months of political chaos across the country. Former President Yoon Suk Yeol got removed from office following his martial law declaration during December 2024. Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung leads the race and spoke to supporters at his hometown rally near Seoul. Conservative Kim Moon-soo trails behind Lee according to recent polling data from Gallup.
Lee addressed crowds at Andong wearing protective gear after surviving a stabbing attack during January 2024. The frontrunner promised to fix problems between Seoul and other regions across South Korea. He spoke from behind bulletproof barriers due to increased security concerns about his safety. Polls show Lee holding 49 percent support among likely voters heading into election day. His campaign focuses on helping areas outside the capital city receive better government attention.
Kim criticized his opponent for using heavy security measures during campaign stops around the greater Seoul area. The conservative candidate suggested Lee might become a dictator if elected president. Kim campaigned without protective equipment to contrast himself with his rival candidate. Nearly 35 percent of eligible voters already cast their ballots during early voting periods. Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo served as temporary president before officials scheduled this emergency election.
Lee addressed crowds at Andong wearing protective gear after surviving a stabbing attack during January 2024. The frontrunner promised to fix problems between Seoul and other regions across South Korea. He spoke from behind bulletproof barriers due to increased security concerns about his safety. Polls show Lee holding 49 percent support among likely voters heading into election day. His campaign focuses on helping areas outside the capital city receive better government attention.
Kim criticized his opponent for using heavy security measures during campaign stops around the greater Seoul area. The conservative candidate suggested Lee might become a dictator if elected president. Kim campaigned without protective equipment to contrast himself with his rival candidate. Nearly 35 percent of eligible voters already cast their ballots during early voting periods. Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo served as temporary president before officials scheduled this emergency election.
