Source: International Business Times
South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential election candidate Lee Jae-myung is the frontrunner for the upcoming June 3 election AFP The candidates vying to lead South Korea kicked off their official campaigns Monday ahead of a snap presidential election to replace the country's impeached ex-leader, removed over a thwarted martial law bid. On June 3, South Korean voters will pick a new president, offering closure after months of political turmoil triggered by Yoon Suk Yeol's ill-fated effort to suspend civilian rule in December. For 22 days from Monday, the six officially registered presidential candidates will campaign across the country, accompanied by ear-splitting blasts of re-written K-pop songs, with uniformed campaign staff performing choreographed dance moves.
