Overview

• Recent Gallup Korea and Media Tomato surveys place Kim Moon-soo at roughly 31–38% support among PPP members, double that of his nearest rivals.
• Reformist figures Ahn Cheol-soo and Cho Kyoung-tae are discussing a joint candidacy to consolidate anti-Yoon votes and trigger a runoff under party rules.
• A special counsel’s attempt to seize records on some 5 million party members prompted Kim Moon-soo’s sit-in at headquarters to block access to the data.
• Pro-Yoon contender Jang Dong-hyeok has held rallies outside the Seoul Central District Court, denouncing the probe as politically motivated.
• The outcome of the Aug. 22 leadership election will shape the People Power Party’s direction amid intensifying parliamentary clashes and ongoing investigations.