South Korea Election 2025:
What You Need to Know
The snap election is over — but the real story is just beginning.
Korea Pro breaks down what Lee Jae-myung’s presidency means for power, policy, and the months ahead.
What to Watch in South Korea’s 2025 Election
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The snap election is over — but the real story is just beginning.
Korea Pro breaks down what Lee Jae-myung’s presidency means for power, policy, and the months ahead.
Curated briefings on the power shifts, legal battles, and policy stakes defining June 3.
🧭 Why Is Korea Voting Again?
🇰🇷 This Isn’t Just Another Election. It’s a Test of Korea’s Institutions.
A president removed from office.
Successive acting presidents stepping in.
The courts accelerating politically charged rulings.
South Korea isn’t just choosing a new leader —
it’s navigating a constitutional stress test.
At Korea Pro, we explain what’s unfolding:
🔍 What’s happening — and what’s at risk
🧭 Who’s gaining ground, and why
🌏 What it means for regional politics and global markets
A snap election triggered by collapse — and voters unsure of what (or who) comes next.
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Analysis
From courtrooms to campaign laws, legal fights and structural reforms are redefining who gets a shot — and who’s left behind.
Briefing
Analysis
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With power shifting daily, we profile the unexpected figures shaping the race — and those scrambling to stay in it.
Analysis
Korea Pro analyzes opposition leader’s shifting rhetoric as he trades progressive ideals for pragmatism and patriotism
Profile
Labor minister’s ideological shifts and self-inflicted controversies risk undermining his credibility and effectiveness
Profile
Despite no campaign role, You Jong-il has shaped South Korean frontrunner’s pivot from basic income to AI-driven growth
How symbolism, scandals and institutional debates shape candidate momentum
Analysis
With no security credentials, Lee Ju-ho leads a fragile state amid cabinet collapse and geopolitical headwinds
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The Big Picture:
Why This Election Matters
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The Power Players:
Who’s In, Who’s Out
Democracy on Trial
Legal risks, rule changes and the fight to compete
Campaign Visions:
The Battle for Narrative and Authority
In this multi-part Korea Pro series, we dissect the candidates’ official campaign platforms to show not just what they say, but what’s missing.
Briefing
Analysis
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The Pledge Tracker
Breaking down what’s on paper.
Analysis
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Lee Jae-myung is president. Here’s how the transition — and the challenges — are already unfolding.
Briefings
Analysis
The Election Is Over.
Now Comes the Hard Part.
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