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People Power Party Primary Faces Uncertainty Over Genuine Nominee

Acting President Han Duck-soo's ambiguous intentions and unresolved party divisions overshadow the PPP's efforts to present a clear candidate for the June 3 snap election.

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Overview

  • The People Power Party (PPP) has confirmed eight candidates for its presidential primary, but questions remain about whether the process will produce a genuine nominee or a proxy for Acting President Han Duck-soo.
  • Han Duck-soo is barred from participating in the primary following the April 16 registration deadline, though he has not ruled out an independent run before the May 4 legal cutoff.
  • Internal party divisions persist, driven by unresolved ties to impeached former President Yoon Suk Yeol, which have alienated moderates and weakened the PPP's broader electoral appeal.
  • A group of 54 PPP lawmakers had prepared a statement urging Han to run, but party leadership intervened to prevent its release, reflecting strategic discord within the party.
  • Speculation over Han's intentions has intensified following his industrial site visits, officially linked to tariff concerns but widely interpreted as signaling presidential ambitions.