Seoul: The government of South Korea has formally designated June 3 as the date for the next presidential election following the ouster of former President Yoon Suk Yeol.

According to Qatar News Agency, this decision was made during a Cabinet meeting, which took place four days after the Constitutional Court upheld Yoon's impeachment due to his brief imposition of martial law in December. Under the South Korean Constitution, a new election must be held within 60 days of a presidential vacancy. Consequently, the election is scheduled for 60 days after the court's decision, coinciding with a previous early election date of May 9.

The National Election Commission has already begun the early registration process for candidates following the Constitutional Court's dismissal of Yoon last Friday. Candidates must register by May 11, with the official campaign period commencing on May 12.

Additionally, the law mandates any public servant intending to run for president to resign at least 30 days before the election, setting a resignation deadline of May 4. Notably, the newly elected president will take office immediately after the election without the formation of a transition team.

The last presidential election in South Korea took place on March 9, 2022, when former President Yoon defeated his rival Lee Jae-myung.