South Korean presidential election, 1952
Republic of Korea presidential election, 1952
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| Nominee |
Syngman Rhee |
Cho Bong-am |
Lee Shi-yong |
| Party |
Liberal |
Independent |
Democratic National |
| Popular vote |
5,238,769 |
797,504 |
764,715 |
| Percentage |
74.6% |
11.4% |
10.9% |
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Presidential elections were held in South Korea on 5 August 1952.[1] The result was a victory for Syngman Rhee, who won 74.6% of the vote. Voter turnout was 88.1%.[2] The election was held during the Korean War, which played an important role in consolidating Rhee's support.
Results
| Candidate |
Party |
Votes |
% |
| Syngman Rhee |
Liberal Party |
5,238,769 |
74.6 |
| Cho Bong-am |
Independent |
797,504 |
11.4 |
| Lee Shi-yong |
Democratic National Party |
764,715 |
10.9 |
| Shin Heung-u |
Independent |
219,696 |
3.1 |
| Invalid/blank votes |
255,199 |
- |
| Total |
7,275,883 |
100 |
| Source: Nohlen et al |
References
- ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p420 ISBN 0199249598
- ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p464 ISBN 0199249598