The upcoming election in South Korea is marked by heightened tensions, primarily due to opposition candidate Lee Jae-myung campaigning in a bulletproof vest and facing death threats amid a political crisis following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed martial law attempt. Lee’s main rival, Kim Moon-soo, has aligned himself with Yoon, making the election a referendum on martial law, while Lee promises constitutional changes to prevent future abuses. Polls show Lee leading, but he is a controversial figure, with many voters reluctantly supporting Kim as a lesser evil.
