South Korea held its presidential election on Tuesday, June 2, 2025. The two leading candidates were Lee Jae-myung from the Democratic Party and Kim Moon-soo from the People Power Party.
Lee Jae-myung, a former mayor and governor, has consistently led in opinion polls. However, he faces ongoing legal challenges related to corruption allegations. His party currently holds a majority in parliament.
Kim Moon-soo, seeking to distance himself from the impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol, trails behind Lee in the polls. The election results are expected to be announced soon.