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South Korea Eyes Presidential Power Reform After Martial Law Fallout
By Administrator
Published on 05/27/2025 08:00
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Following the impeachment of ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol over a surprise martial law decree, South Korea’s upcoming June 3 snap election has sparked bipartisan calls for constitutional reform. Leading candidates Lee Jae-myung (Democratic Party) and Kim Moon-soo (People Power Party) both back a shift to a four-year, two-term presidency starting in 2030, though with different approaches. Lee emphasizes decentralizing power and ensuring stable governance, while Kim proposes cutting his own term to three years and scrapping presidential immunity. With 67% of the public supporting change, momentum for amending the 1987 constitution is stronger than ever.

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