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Korean government formally sets presidential election for June 3
Seoul [South Korea], April 8, 2025 (ANI/ WAM): The Korean government on Tuesday formally designated June 3 as the date of the next presidential electionfollowing the ouster of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, Yonhap News Agency said.
The designation was made at a Cabinet meeting four days after the Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of Yoon over his short-lived imposition of martial law in December.
Under the Constitution, the country is required to hold a new election within 60 days after a vacancy arises in the presidency.The government also designated 3rd June as a temporary public holiday. (ANI/ WAM)