Mon Apr 07 03:51:06 UTC 2025: ## South Korea to Hold Presidential Election on June 3rd
**Seoul, South Korea –** Following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol last week, South Korea is set to hold a presidential election on June 3rd, according to Yonhap news agency. The cabinet will officially confirm the date on Tuesday, April 8th, after approving a national holiday for the election. Mr. Yoon’s removal stemmed from his controversial declaration of martial law in December and subsequent mobilization of troops to disrupt parliamentary proceedings, a violation of his official duties according to the Constitutional Court. While a new election within 60 days is mandated by law, the June 3rd date, though widely reported, awaits official confirmation from acting President Han Duck-soo. A National Election Commission official emphasized that the date remains unofficial until declared by the acting president. Large-scale celebrations marking the president’s removal took place in Seoul earlier this week.
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