Following political chaos, South Korea is expected to hold a Presidential election this summer

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South Korea is following quite a stretch of political chaos formally set to hold its next Presidential election. According to officials, the election is expected this summer.

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Following the impeachcment of Yoon Suk Yeol in December and later his removal by the country’s constitutional court — a new dawn is emerging in South Korea.   According to reports, the next election in the country has been announced and will take place on 5 June 2025.

Yeol was famously impeached in December following his less than popular attempt at declaring martial law in South Korea.   The court formally upheld that impeachment on 4 April,  which granted the path to an election within 60 days.

Acting president Han Duck-soo formally announced the news with an election date on Tuesday pointing out that the country ‘must heal’ from the deep chaos sowed over the last year.