2025 Presidential Election Results: Politics of Balance and Responsibility, Lee Jae-myung Wins by 8.27% Margin
Into the Storm: The Shadows Cast by Martial Law and Presidential Impeachment on the Election Outcome The 2025 presidential election was held amid an unprecedented wave of drama. On December 3rd, South Korea experienced political upheaval unlike anything before. The shocking declarations of martial law and the impeachment of the sitting president occurred in rapid succession, sending citizens to the polls amid confusion and anxiety. These events had a profound impact on the election results. According to analysis by the Citizens’ Coalition for Economic Justice, this election was more than a mere change of power—it was a “process of confirming political resolution through numbers.” Voters sought balance rather than extreme choices. Noteworthy points include: Balance Between Progressives and Conservatives : Although candidate Lee Jae-myung emerged victorious, he received less than 50% of the votes. Meanwhile, the combined vote share of conservative candidates Kim Moon-soo and Lee Ju...