South Korea will hold a presidential election on June 3 following the removal of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The Constitutional Court unanimously upheld Yoon’s impeachment last week, triggering a legal requirement to elect a new president within 60 days. The decision came after Yoon declared martial law in December and deployed troops to the streets of Seoul in what he called an effort to eliminate political rivals.
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South Korea to hold election to replace impeached president

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South Korea's presidential election on June 3 will determine the country's future direction amid economic pressure and geopolitical tension.

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