The Minute to Read (Weekdays) series provides a quick overview of significant events in Korea everyday, conveniently condensed into a one-minute read. Here’s a recap of what happened yesterday: Apr. 7.
South Korea to elect new president on June 3 after Yoon’s impeachment
South Korea will hold a snap presidential election on June 3 following the Constitutional Court’s decision to uphold President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment for allegedly inciting insurrection. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo is serving as acting president, and the Democratic Party is expected to nominate its leader, Lee Jae-myung, while the ruling party remains undecided on its candidate. The government plans to formally announce the election date on April 8.
Push grows for joint presidential and constitutional vote in S. Korea
National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik has proposed holding a constitutional referendum alongside South Korea’s June 3 presidential election, urging reforms to reduce presidential power and foster bipartisan governance. His proposal, backed by key presidential hopefuls, calls for a shift to a four-year, two-term presidency and aims to address the political instability sparked by recent turmoil. With broad political support, constitutional reform is expected to become a major issue in the upcoming election.
Yoon wraps up presidential residence stay, keeps political ties active
After his removal from office, former President Yoon Suk-yeol spent the weekend at the presidential residence meeting with aides, legal counsel, and ruling party figures while preparing to return to his private home in Seoul. Though he appeared calm and resolute, Yoon expressed concern about the country’s future and urged the People Power Party to unite ahead of the June election. His recent remarks and message to supporters have sparked speculation that he may remain politically active from behind the scenes.
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