A snap election in South Korea has been called for June 3 following the impeachment of conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol, who was ousted for declaring martial law without justification. Kim Moon-soo, an experienced political figure and former labour minister, has secured the People Power Party nomination with over half of the votes. He faces off against Lee Jae-myung from the Democratic Party, who currently leads in public support. Kim aims to promote conservative policies, including support for young workers and a hard stance on North Korea, reflecting his background as a labour activist.
"Kim, a former labour activist who later shifted to the conservative camp, previously served as labour minister under Yoon and governor of South Korea's Gyeonggi Province from 2006 to 2014, emphasizing his political experience and commitment to business-friendly policies."
"South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled that he had grossly violated his duties by declaring martial law without justification on December 3, leading to a snap election to choose Yoon's successor."
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