On April 10th local time, former leader of the largest opposition party in South Korea, the United Democratic Party, Lee Jae myung, released a campaign video and officially announced his candidacy for the presidency of South Korea. On April 9th, Li Zaiming announced his resignation from the party leadership position and fully ran for the next president. On the morning of April 8th local time, South Korean Prime Minister Han Deok soo, who acted as the acting president, presided over a state conference and officially confirmed that South Korea will hold early elections on June 3rd. In addition, Han Deok soo also announced that in order to encourage South Korean people to actively participate in voting, the South Korean government has designated June 3rd as a temporary public holiday. On the morning of April 4th, the Constitutional Court of South Korea made a verdict on the impeachment case of Yoon Seok yeol. Eight constitutional judges unanimously believed that Yoon Seok yeol had seriously violated the constitution and laws, and announced at 11:22 local time that Yoon Seok yeol was dismissed. Yoon Seok yeol became the second South Korean president to be impeached and removed from office, following Park Geun hye's impeachment in 2017. According to South Korean law, a new presidential election must be held within 60 days after the vacancy of the presidency. On the 4th, South Korean Acting President and Prime Minister Han Deok soo delivered a speech after the dismissal of Yoon Seok yeol, stating that he will follow public opinion, carry out the relevant work of the next presidential election in accordance with the Constitution and relevant laws, and provide support for the smooth formation of the next government. (New Society)