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Election 2025

2025-06-03

June 4, 2024
- Key figures in Lee Jae-myung's orbit
June 4, 2025
- President Lee's office on 1st day: 'It's like a graveyard'
June 4, 2025
- Lee Jae-myung unveils 1st batch of key nominations including prime minister, top aides
June 4, 2025
- Kospi hits year-high on postelection optimism
June 4, 2025
- Economic revival top priority, business groups tell President Lee
June 4, 2025
- Faith leaders urge unity as President Lee Jae-myung takes office
June 4, 2025
- Despite finishing below 1%, minor presidential candidate vows to push forward
June 4, 2025
- Full text: Lee Jae-myung's inaugural address
June 4, 2025
- US, Japan congratulate Lee, pledge strong trilateral partnership
June 4, 2025
- Lee's presidency begins with briefing on handover of military authority
June 4, 2025
- With 100% of the votes counted, Lee Jae-myung received 49.42%, Kim Moon-soo 41.15%, and Lee Jun-seok 8.34%
June 4, 2025
- With over 94% of votes counted, Lee Jae-myung is confirmed as victor, as remaining votes can't change the outcome
June 4, 2025
- Kim Moon-soo concedes defeat, says he “humbly" accepts the will of the people.
June 4, 2025
- In victory speech, Lee promises to end 'political, economic crisis' in victory speech
June 4, 2025
- Lee leaves party headquarters and heads to the event venue in Yeouido. A speech is scheduled shortly.
June 4, 2025
- With 70% of votes counted, Lee Jae-myung holds 48.52% while Kim Moon-soo has 42.95%
June 4, 2025
- Former President Moon Jae-in congratulates Lee Jae-myung on his election win, calls it "the result of a great choice by the citizens."
June 4, 2025
- Lee says he pays respect to people’s great decision, vows to fulfill duties to meet expectations
June 3, 2025
- Lee certain to win presidential election: broadcasters
June 3, 2025
- With 30% of votes counted, Lee Jae-myung holds 48.27% while Kim Moon-soo has 43.47%
June 3, 2025
- Supporters gathered in front of Lee Jae-myung’s residence Tuesday night, chanting and cheering as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate was expected to move to the party headquarters around midnight.
June 3, 2025
- With 20% of votes counted, Lee Jae-myung holds 47.59% while Kim Moon-soo has 44.21%
June 3, 2025
- Final voter turnout exceeds 79%, highest in 28 years