Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo represent the opposite sides of a country polarized over former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s use of martial law and his ouster.

Saturday's chaotic U-turn, after a failed attempt to replace Kim with former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, underscored the People Power Party’s leadership crisis following the ouster of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law imposition in December, which possibly doomed the conservatives’ chances of winning another term in government.

After South Korea's former acting president Han Duck-soo declared his intention to stand for the top job in early May 2025, a doctored image was repeatedly shared in social media posts claiming it showed US President Donald Trump "watching and supporting" the announcement.

Regardless of which candidate wins the election in June, he will be tasked with suppressing growing working-class opposition amid worsening economic and social conditions.

The candidates vying to lead South Korea kicked off their official campaigns Monday ahead of a snap presidential election to replace the country's impeached ex-leader, removed over a thwarted martial

Banners featuring South Korea’s People Power Party’s presidential election candidate Kim Moon Soo, top, Democratic Party’s presidential election candidate Lee Jae-myung and the New Reform Party’s presidential election candidate Lee Jun-seok,

Contenders for South Korea's presidency kicked off their campaigns on Monday, vowing to unify a deeply polarised society and spur economic growth while navigating trade negotiations with the United States.

STORY: Contenders for South Korea's presidency kicked off their campaigns Monday.It's a race to determine the successor to former leader Yoon Suk Yeol,:: Filewho was ousted after briefly declaring martial law and plunging the country into political crisis.

The candidates for the presidential elections slated to take place on June 3 have started with their official campaign from Monday, as reported by Yonhap. According to Yonhap, the polls show that Democratic Party (DP) candidate Lee Jae-myung has led the race.

South Koreas snap presidential election campaign officially launched Monday, with leading contenders vowing to heal political divisions, boost economic growth, and manage strained trade ties with the United States.