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General election

President of the Republic of Korea

Presidency of the Republic of Korea · Republic of Korea

  • Must be held by April 2030 (no fixed date)

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Source: elaw.klri.re.kr, checked

Latest legal day: the successor is elected 70 to 40 days before the President's term expires (Constitution Art. 68(1)); President Lee's five-year term runs 2025-06-04 to 2030-06-03 (Art. 70). The exact date will be set by the election commission. Winner by plurality, no run-off.

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  • elaw.klri.re.kr · checked Constitution of the Republic of Korea Arts. 41, 42, 68, 70 and Public Official Election Act Art. 34 (general election on the first Wednesday after the 50th day before the term expires, 2028-05-29), read 2026-10-12: next general election of the National Assembly; presidential election window 70 to 40 days before the term expires (2030-06-03). For: Date and type of vote

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