Group 1 - The upcoming South Korean presidential election is crucial for the country's future policies, especially in balancing relations between China and the United States [1] - The election, originally scheduled for 2027, has been moved up to June 3 due to the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol [1][3] - Five candidates are competing, with Lee Jae-myung from the Democratic Party leading in polls with 49.2% support, followed by Kim Moon-soo from the ruling People Power Party at 36.8% and Lee Jun-suk at 10.3% [1] Group 2 - A total of 14,295 polling stations will be set up for approximately 44.39 million voters, with polling hours from 6 AM to 8 PM [3] - The early voting period saw a participation of 15.42 million voters, resulting in a turnout rate of 34.74%, the second highest in history [6][8] - The high early voting turnout is attributed to public sentiment against the previous administration's actions, indicating a strong desire for change [8][12] Group 3 - Former presidents are actively campaigning for their preferred candidates, with Yoon Suk-yeol endorsing Kim Moon-soo and former President Moon Jae-in emphasizing the need for accountability in the election [5][11] - The election is seen as a referendum on the previous administration, with significant public interest in the outcome [3][11] - The candidates have engaged in televised debates, but the discussions have been criticized for lacking depth and devolving into personal attacks [12]