South Korea holds election for new president following the removal of Yoon due to martial law oversight.

Millions of South Koreans cast their votes on Tuesday in an early presidential election following the removal of conservative leader Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of rebellion related to his unsuccessful martial law declaration in December. Indicative of public sentiment, liberal opponent Lee Jae-myung is predicted to emerge victorious, leveraging widespread dissatisfaction with the tumultuous period caused by Yoon’s administration.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20250603-south-korean-president-elections-martial-law