Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Presidential pooches: Dogs at Korean election polling stations — in pictures

Several dogs made an appearance across Korea on June 3, as voters brought their four-legged companions along to polling stations during the presidential election.

2025-06-03

Lee Jae-myung to be Korea's next president — as it happened

Lee Jae-myung dominated the election, with a six percentage point lead as the vote tally passed 80 percent in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Our live blog follows the full 20-hour Election Day, from votes opening to Lee declaring victory

2025-06-03

Candidates face off in final Korean presidential debate — as it happened

The final presidential debate before next week's Korean presidential election has begun in Seoul. Join us here for live updates.

2025-05-27

Controversial PPP figure drops from race, but denies pressure from the top

The People Power Party emergency steering committee member Kim Gyeong-ryul initiated tensions between the party and the president's office by comparing the first lady to Marie Antoinette. Kim on Sunday said he was withdrawing from the election.

2024-02-05

South Korea warns North not to meddle in election

The South Korean government says that North Korea is attempting to divide South Korean society by blaming the escalated tensions on the Korean Peninsula, including threats of imminent attack, on the Yoon Suk Yeol government.

2024-01-04