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Gov't confirms June 3 presidential election, designates temporary holiday in Cabinet meeting

Published: 08 Apr. 2025, 11:13 Updated: 08 Apr. 2025, 16:46

Acting President Han Duck-soo speaks at a Cabinet meeting at the Government Complex Seoul in Jung District, central Seoul on April 8. [YONHAP]

Korea will hold its snap 21st presidential election on June 3, following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol.

The government confirmed the date during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, presided over by acting President Han Duck-soo.

The Ministry of Personnel Management also announced that June 3 will be designated a temporary public holiday.

Under the Constitution and the Public Official Election Act, a presidential election must take place within 60 days of a Constitutional Court ruling that upholds a president’s impeachment.

Official election campaigning will run for 22 days, from May 12 through June 2.

Overseas Koreans must complete registration by April 24, 40 days before election day. This applies to both overseas absentee voters and overseas residents eligible to vote.

Candidate registration will take place from May 10 to 11, including weekends. Public officials planning to run must resign by May 4.

The electoral roll will be compiled between May 6 and May 10. During the same period, eligible voters may apply for home voting or onboard ship voting.

Election posters will be displayed on building exteriors and designated public locations by May 17. Booklet-style candidate brochures will be distributed to households by May 20, while leaflets and official voting notices must be delivered by May 24.

Overseas voting will be conducted from May 20 to 25 at Korean diplomatic missions worldwide. Shipboard voting will take place from May 26 to 29.

Early voting will be available on May 29 and 30 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The main vote will take place on June 3, with polling stations open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Updated, April 8: Added dates for candidate registration, electoral roll and early voting.

Translated from the JoongAng Ilbo using generative AI and edited by Korea JoongAng Daily staff.

BY KIM EUN-BIN [[email protected]]