This election seems more crucial since the Korea has been teetering between temporary leaders for months while navigating Yoon’s impeachment trial and a multifaceted probe into the disastrous night of

With 44.3 million eligible voters set to choose a new president, here's a look at some of the key events with led to South Korea's early elections.

South Koreas top presidential contenders made a final push across the country on Monday, ahead of Tuesdays high-stakes election triggered by the ouster of President Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoons shock imposition of martial law

Lee currently holds a sizable lead in opinion polling. A Gallup poll reportedly showed that 49% of respondents were in favor of Lee becoming president.

South Korea is set to elect a new president following the controversial removal of conservative Yoon Suk Yeol. The election is dominated by liberal Lee Jae-myung, leading over conservative Kim Moon Soo.

Yet his remarks may not have removed concerns among the American brass that the leftist candidate for president will want to loosen the tight bond

Haeryun Kang is a journalist and filmmaker in Seoul. She is currently directing the feature documentary "Naro's Search for Space."