The election was called after President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office over his decision to declare martial law. Political divisions have only worsened.

After half a year of political turmoil, uncertainty and division, South Korea is voting for a new president to succeed Yoon Suk Yeol, the disgraced former leader who plunged the democratic nation into chaos by declaring martial law in December.

South Koreans are set to head to the polls Tuesday to elect the country's next president for a five-year term in a crucial snap election as the rival candidates are vying to woo swing voters.