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People Power Party Narrows Presidential Field to Four Candidates

Kim Moon-soo, Ahn Cheol-soo, Han Dong-hoon, and Hong Joon-pyo advance in PPP primary as the party prepares for the decisive second round.

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Overview

  • The People Power Party (PPP) announced its final four candidates for the second round of its presidential primary, determined through public polling of 4,000 respondents.
  • Kim Moon-soo, Ahn Cheol-soo, Han Dong-hoon, and Hong Joon-pyo were selected, with four other initial contenders eliminated from the race.
  • The second round will incorporate both party member votes and public opinion polls equally, with the final nominee to be confirmed by May 3.
  • Televised debates are scheduled for later this week, followed by voting and further polling to finalize the party's candidate.
  • The snap June 3 presidential election follows the removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol, with Democratic Party frontrunner Lee Jae-myung currently leading in national polls with over 50% support.