Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung has won South Korea’s 21st presidential election. The snap vote followed the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol after his controversial martial law declaration. Lee pledges to focus on national unity and economic recovery.
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🗳️ Election Results Overview
- Winner: Lee Jae-myung (Democratic Party)
- Vote Share: Lee 49.3%, Kim Moon-soo 41.3%, Others 9.4%
- Turnout: 77.8% (highest since 1997)
- Inauguration: June 4, 2025
⚠️ Background: Why a Snap Election?
Former President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law citing national emergency, triggering a constitutional crisis. The National Assembly passed an impeachment motion, and the Constitutional Court upheld it, resulting in a snap election.
🧭 President Lee’s Key Promises
- Political Reform: Reduce prosecution power, restore legislative balance
- Economic Policy: Boost AI and content industries, expand youth employment
- Welfare Expansion: Introduce basic income and housing guarantees
- Foreign Policy: Strengthen U.S. alliance, re-engage North Korea
💬 President-Elect’s Remarks
“I accept this mandate with humility. I will lead a government of unity, not division.” – Lee Jae-myung, President-elect
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