Unified conservative front on Facebook opposes Han Duck-soo in South Korea
In the bustling city of Goyang, Gyeonggi, a significant event unfolded as Former People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon addressed the crowd after the conservative party's nomination of Kim Moon-soo, the ex-Labor Minister, as their candidate for the June 3 presidential election.
Meanwhile, in western Seoul, at the People Power Party headquarters in Yeouido, a dramatic twist occurred when Hong Joon-pyo, the PPP's presidential candidate, announced his departure from the political arena, following his elimination from the second round of the party's primaries.
Now, let's delve into the current political landscape of South Korea's upcoming presidential election on June 3. The Democratic Party's candidate, Lee Jae-myung, is leading in the polls with an impressive 47% support. Among the remaining candidates, Kim Moon-soo, initially nominated by the People Power Party, is in the race. However, there was a brief attempt to replace him with Han Duck-soo, but the party members reinstated Kim's nomination on May 10, 2025. Lastly, Lee Jun-seok, the Reform Party candidate, is polling at 4% support.
Intriguingly, Hong Joon-pyo, despite his recent withdrawal, is not among the current candidates vying for the presidential seat in South Korea. It appears his retirement may not be directly related to the current election dynamics. Keep an eye on the political updates for further insights!
[References][1] https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20220429000218[2] https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20220429157000008
- Former PPP leader Han Dong-hoon, despite having traveled to Goyang for a political rally, will no longer be involved in the conservative party's dialog for the June 3 presidential election, as Kim Moon-soo has been nominated as their candidate.
- The active political landscape in South Korea is marked by the recent war-and-conflicts, with the Democratic Party's candidate, Lee Jae-myung, leading in the polls at 47% support.
- General news coverage on South Korea's political scene also highlights the PPP's nomination of Kim Moon-soo, despite a brief attempt to replace him with Han Duck-soo.
- Although his withdrawal from the political arena occurred during the PPP primaries, Hong Joon-pyo, the former PPP presidential candidate, is no longer participating in the presidential race, and it remains unclear if his retirement is directly related to the current election dynamics.
- Lee Jun-seok, the Reform Party candidate, trails behind the frontrunners, currently polling at 4% support in the general news.
