1948 South Korean Presidential Election

Chosen by the Assembly

20 July 1948 · The First Republic and its fall

Presidential and vice presidential elections were held in South Korea on 20 July 1948, following the Constitutional Assembly elections in May. The president was to be elected by the members of the National Assembly, as instructed by the 1948 Constitution.

The first president was chosen by the newly elected National Assembly, not by popular vote.

President before

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Elected President

Syngman Rhee

NARRKI

Winning share

92.3%

Turnout

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The result


Syngman Rhee	NARRKI	180	92.31%
Kim Ku	Korea Independence Party	13	6.67%
An Jae-hong	Independent	2	1.03%