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Democratic Party candidate Chong Won-o, left, and his People Power Party rival Oh Se-hoon campaign on May 25 for the Seoul mayoral race. [NEWS1]

Korea's local elections to be President Lee's first litmus test, even if direct impact on governance unlikely

Exactly a year after people across Korea voted for a new president on June 3 of last year, another nationwide election will take place next week, serving as the first litmus test for the Lee Jae Myung administration.

2026.5.28

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers a speech during the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31. [AP/YONHAP]

Experts diagnose balancing U.S.-China tensions and North Korea risk as most pressing diplomatic, security tasks for South Korea's next president

Experts do not believe Seoul's dynamic with Washington will change heavily under the Donald Trump administration, but do believe that the paradigm has shifted and the next president will need a steady and sure approach.

2025.6.1

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Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung, left, and People Power Party candidate Kim Moon-soo, right, have both issued proposals for constitutional reform on the campaign trail. [YONHAP]

Korea's presidential candidates want constitutional reform. Experts say they don't go far enough.

Korean presidential candidates propose reforms to curb presidential power, but experts argue their plans fail to address deeper systemic issues.

2025.5.30

A day before the early voting for the 21st presidential election, election officials, including National Election Commission staff and civil servants, conduct a final inspection of early voting stations at the Yeonmu Culture and Sports Center in Nonsan, South Chungcheong, on May 28. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Kim–Lee presidential merger falls apart on eve of early voting

On the eve of early voting on Thursday and Friday, the campaign merger between presidential candidates Kim Moon-soo and Lee Jun-seok ultimately fell through, setting the stage for a three-way race in the June 3 election.

2025.5.29

From left: Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung delivers a speech at the Sky Road in Daejeon, People Power Party candidate Kim Moon-soo campaigns at Seomun Market in Daegu and Reform Party candidate Lee Jun-seok appeals to voters at Cheonggye Plaza in central Seoul on May 12. [YONHAP]

Major candidates set to vote early in presidential election

All three major presidential candidates are expected to cast their ballots on the first day of early voting for the June 3 presidential election.

2025.5.28

Election officials hang up presidential candidate posters on a wall in Jongno District, central Seoul, on May 15. [NEWS1]

8 in 10 intend to vote in presidential election

Eight out of 10 Korean voters said they will “definitely vote” in the upcoming June 3 presidential election, indicating a high level of voter enthusiasm, a new poll found.

2025.5.15

Han Duck-soo speaks during an emergency press conference at his campaign office in Yeouido, western Seoul on May 7. [NEWS1]

Han says he won't register as a candidate unless there's merger with PPP

Former Prime Minister and Acting President Han Duck-soo said Wednesday that he will not register as a presidential candidate unless his candidacy merges with the People Power Party.

2025.5.7

Independent presidential candidate Han Duck-soo, right, and People Power Party candidate Kim Moon-soo, left, are seen at an event celebrating Buddha's birthday at Jogyesa Temple in Jongno District, central Seoul, on May 5. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

PPP to hold emergency lawmaker meeting to discuss possible candidacy unification

The People Power Party (PPP) will hold an emergency general meeting of its lawmakers at 7 p.m. on Monday, where a discussion on the possible unification of candidacies is expected to take place.

2025.5.5

People Power Party candidates Kim Moon-soo, left, and Han Dong-hoon, right, pose for a photo at the party headquarters in Yeouido in western Seoul after the announcement of the final round of candidates on April 29. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Kim Moon-soo, Han Dong-hoon advance to final round of PPP primaries

Candidates Kim Moon-soo and Han Dong-hoon advanced to the final round of the People Power Party (PPP) primaries on Tuesday, with Ahn Cheol-soo and Hong Joon-pyo dropped from the race.

2025.4.29

From left: Kim Moon-soo, Ahn Cheol-soo, Han Dong-hoon and Hong Joon-pyo [YONHAP]

Candidates neck and neck as PPP's final four vie for victory in primary race

The People Power Party’s (PPP) presidential primary has narrowed down to a four-way race between Kim Moon-soo, Ahn Cheol-soo, Han Dong-hoon and Hong Joon-pyo as the party’s primary election committee announced the four candidates on Tuesday.

2025.4.23