The favorite of the South Korean elections, as well as Če-Mong, leads by ten percent in current surveys over Kim Mun-Sun. The new president will intervene immediately after the results are published.
In South Korea, the new president started early on Tuesday. More than 44 million people have the opportunity to decide which of the five candidates will replace the conservative politician Jun Sok-Jola, who unexpectedly declared martial law on December 3, 2024, as a result of which the constitutional action was brought and was dismissed from office. Informed DPA.
The election favorite is the 61-year-old left-wing politician and Če-Myong from the opposition Democratic Party, who in current surveys leads about ten percentage points over 73-year-old work ex-Kim Mun-Suun from the ruling Conservative Party of People’s Power.
While a former lawyer and Če-Mong promises to expand renewable energies, strengthening workers’ rights and restarting relations with North Korea, Kim Mun-Ssu wants to be accommodating to entrepreneurs and pursues a hard attitude towards the DPRK.
The head of state is elected directly in South Korea and has extensive powers. He is not only at the forefront of the government, but is also the top commander of the armed forces. Can also issue regulations. However, unlike many other countries, the Office can only hold a five -year term.
The polling stations are open from 06.00 to 20.00 local time (23.00 – 13.00 CEST). Voters could also vote prematurely on 29 and 30 May.
In the case of regular presidential elections, there is several months of the transitional period. However, this is not the case with early elections and the winner will take office immediately after the announcement of the results by the Election Commission.
