South Korean presidential election, 1952

Republic of Korea presidential election, 1952

5 August 1952

Nominee Syngman Rhee Cho Bong-am Yi Si-yeong Party Liberal Independent Democratic National Popular vote 5,238,769 797,504 764,715 Percentage 74.6% 11.4% 10.9%

President before election Syngman Rhee Liberal Elected President Syngman Rhee Liberal

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

References

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