South Korea’s next president will enter office on June 4 with no transition period and immediate pressure to navigate tariffs, security reform, foreign policy alignment, economic deterioration and legal landmines.

With the National Election Commission set to confirm results by the early hours of June 4, the new administration will be inaugurated without the usual transition committee or staffing window. While cabinet formation and presidential office relocation may dominate headlines, there are a number of other critical developments worth monitoring in the next 30 days.