India, June 2 -- South Korea is all set to head to the polls on Tuesday to vote for a new president to replace ousted PPP leader Yoon Suk-Yeol. Around 44.4 million people, from the 52 million population, are eligible to vote in the June 3 polls.

The snap presidential elections in South Korea come after Yoon Suk-Yeol's brief and failed martial law bid, which ultimately led to his impeachment from office.

With tensions with North Korea, Donald Trump's tariffs and the overall state of democracy in focus, here's all you need to know about Tuesday's vote.

There are a total of five names on the ballot for president. However, the two key contenders for the post have been narrowed down to Lee Jae-Myung from the Democratic Party of Korea and Ki...