Choi Kyu-hah (Acting) Independent Choi Kyu-hah Independent Presidential elections were held in South Korea on 6 December 1979 following the assassination of Park Chung Hee on 26 October.

However, a coup d'état took place six days after the elections, with Chun Doo-hwan seizing power.

He allowed Choi to remain in power for eight months, before being elected president in August 1980.

In order to be elected, a candidate had to receive the vote of over 50% of the incumbent members of the National Conference for Unification.

With 2,560 delegates present, Choi had to receive at least 1,281 votes to be elected.