Switching allegiances to Lee of DP, Jinbo Party leader prioritizes halting PPP over feminist principles.
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Kim Jae-yeon, a progressive contender from the left-wing Jinbo Party, calls it quits on her presidential campaign at the National Assembly in western Seoul on May 9. [NEWS1]
In a surprising turn of events, Kim decided to step aside to bolster support behind Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party's pick for president. The Jinbo Party decided to pool its resources with the Democratic Party (DP) to create a strong, united progressive force against conservative competitors. By throwing her weight behind Lee Jae-myung, Kim aimed to fortify a formidable coalition that could tackle conservative opponents and push for substantial reforms. [1]
This move was part of an overall strategy by progressive parties to join forces behind a single candidate, boosting their chances of winning the 2025 South Korean presidential election. [1]
Footnotes:[1] Source: Enrichment Data
During the National Assembly in Seoul, Kim Jae-yeon announced her withdrawal from the presidential race to support Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party's nominee. This decision, followed by Jinbo Party's resource pooling with the Democratic Party, is part of an overall strategy among progressive parties to create a strong and united force in South Korean politics, including policy-and-legislation and general-news spheres, to face conservative opponents and push for significant reforms ahead of the 2025 presidential election.
