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5mo ago

Lee Jae-myung Secures Dominant Lead in South Korea's Presidential Primary

The Democratic Party frontrunner amasses nearly 90% of primary votes, while the People Power Party begins narrowing its field of contenders.

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Kwon Young-se, the interim leader of the People Power Party, looks at the posters of the party's presidential hopefuls attached to a wall at the National Assembly in Seoul on April 21, 2025. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Lee Jae-myung won the Democratic Party's Gyeongsang regional primary with 90.81% of the vote, bringing his cumulative share to 89.56%.
  • The Democratic Party is set to officially nominate its candidate on April 27, with Lee's lead making his selection almost certain.
  • The People Power Party commenced its first-round primary polls on April 21 to shortlist four candidates from eight contenders, with results expected on April 22.
  • Lee's campaign pledge of a 100 trillion won investment in AI has drawn criticism from PPP candidates, who question its feasibility and label it unrealistic.
  • A recent Gallup Korea poll shows Lee leading the presidential race with 38% support, significantly ahead of conservative rivals, each polling at 7%.