Three things to know about South Korea's snap election
South Korea is holding a snap election to elect a new leader after the former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was impeached and removed from office. The BBC's Jean Mackenzie breaks down the main candidates and the challenges they will face.
Former President Impeached
Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached and removed from office after briefly placing the country under martial law in December. The election presents an opportunity for the next leader to address ongoing political and economic instability.
Main Candidates & Challenges
The main candidates include Lee Jae-myung, who is pushing for social spending to boost the economy, and Oh Se-hoon, who advocates for austerity policies to stabilize inflation. Both face challenges in addressing public concern over rising prices and a sluggish economy.
