S. Korea to hold snap polls in June following Yoon’s ouster

Yonhap, Philippine News Agency

By law, a snap election must be held within 60 days after the court ruling. (Pexels photo)

SEOUL – The Constitutional Court’s ruling that removed former President Yoon Suk Yeol from office over his failed martial law bid has triggered an early presidential election, likely to be held in early June.

By law, a snap election must be held within 60 days after the court ruling.

The law also stipulates that the date for a presidential election must be announced at least 50 days in advance.

This leaves an 11-day window for the election from May 24 to June 3, though analysts expect the vote to take place on the last day.

Observers point to June 3 – the 60th day from Friday’s ruling – as the most likely date as the election is likely to be pushed back as far as possible to allow enough time for political parties to prepare for the primaries and campaigns.

The newly elected president will assume office immediately after the election results without a transition team. (Yonhap)