South Korea sets snap election date after President Yoon’s removal from office

Elections set for 3 June after months of political turmoil triggered by Yoon Suk Yeol's shock declaration of martial law and subsequent impeachment

South Korea will hold a presidential election on 3 June, the country's acting president said on Tuesday, after predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached and removed from office over a disastrous declaration of martial law.

The government is to set June 3 as the date for South Korea's 21st presidential election", prime minister Han Duck-soo said, adding that the day would be designated as a temporary public holiday to facilitate voting.