South Korea’s Constitutional Court’s unanimous decision to uphold President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment has triggered a snap presidential election within 60 days, creating a period of heightened political activity, potential social unrest and regulatory uncertainty.

While the main opposition Democratic Party (DP), led by Lee Jae-myung, has been quick to consolidate its position, pivoting toward a “centrist-conservative” stance to draw moderate voters, the conservative bloc remains fractured.