South Korea to hold presidential election on 3 June > Issue

South Korea will hold a presidential election on 3 June, its acting leader has said, after the country's constitutional court removed Yoon Suk Yeol from the presidency.

Yoon was impeached by parliament in December for his shock martial law declaration. The court upheld his impeachment on 4 April, paving the way for a snap election within 60 days.

Acting president Han Duck-soo announced the election date on Tuesday, saying the country needs to "quickly heal from the wounds" and go "upward and forward".

Yoon's martial law declaration plunged South Korea deep into political uncertainty and highlighted deep divisions in its society.