1952 South Korean Presidential Election
First direct election5 August 1952 · The First Republic and its fall
Presidential and vice presidential elections were held in South Korea on 5 August 1952. The result was a victory for Syngman Rhee, who won 74.6% of the vote.
Held in wartime. This election took place while the country was engaged in Korean War [ 9 ] (1950–1953). Conflicts →
President before
Syngman Rhee
Liberal
President (re-elected)
Syngman Rhee
Liberal
Winning share
74.6%
Turnout
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The result
| Syngman Rhee | Liberal Party | 5,238,769 | 74.62% |
| Cho Bong-am | Independent | 797,504 | 11.36% |
| Yi Si-yeong | Democratic Nationalist Party | 764,715 | 10.89% |
| Shin Heung-u | Independent | 219,696 | 3.13% |