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[Breaking News] Government tentatively decides on June 3 for presidential election... To be confirmed at tomorrow's Cabinet meeting
Korea Economic Daily
Summary
- The government announced that the presidential election, held due to the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, has been decided for June 3.
- It was stated that the election date will be confirmed and announced at the regular Cabinet meeting.
- Although there is no legal basis for setting the election date, it was explained that it will go through a resolution at the Cabinet meeting as it is an important agenda.
It has been confirmed that the presidential election, held due to the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, has been decided for June 3.
According to Yonhap News on the 7th, a government official stated, "We plan to present this agenda at the regular Cabinet meeting tomorrow and confirm and announce the election date."
The official explained, "There is no clear legal basis that requires the Cabinet meeting for setting the election date," but added, "Since it is an important agenda and involves designating the election day as a temporary holiday, it will go through a resolution at the Cabinet meeting."
Shin Yong-hyun, Hankyung.com reporter yonghyun@hankyung.com
Korea Economic Daily
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