Yoon Suk-yeol Removed from Office; South Korean Government Plans Presidential Election on June 3: Yonhap News | WPN World People News

On April 4, South Korea’s Constitutional Court ruled in favor of the impeachment case against President Yoon Suk-yeol, following his brief declaration of martial law late last year. As a result, the country is required to elect a new president within 60 days. According to government officials, a preliminary decision has been made to hold the presidential election on June 3. Acting President Han Duck-soo is expected to propose the date during the regular Cabinet meeting on April 8, at which point the election date will be finalized and announced.

Under South Korea’s Constitution and the Public Official Election Act, the presidential election must be held within 60 days after the Constitutional Court declares the removal of the president. Additionally, the election date must be announced at least 50 days before the vote. If June 3 is confirmed as the election date, prospective candidates must register by May 11, and the official campaign period would begin on May 12. Once the new president is confirmed, they will take office immediately.

Meanwhile, there had been speculation that Yoon would vacate the presidential residence on April 9. However, a presidential office official stated that preparations for his departure are underway, but the exact date and his next residence have not yet been determined. Sources suggest that, considering security arrangements and the preparation of his private home, Yoon may leave the official residence as early as this weekend.