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South Korea’s People Power Party Finalists Face Off in Presidential Primary Runoff

Kim Moon-soo and Han Dong-hoon advance to the final stage of the PPP primary, with the nominee to be decided Saturday ahead of the June 3 election.

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Lee Jae-myung delivers his speech after winning the final race to choose their candidate for upcoming presidential election during a national convention of South Korea's Democratic Party in Goyang, South Korea, April 27, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo

Overview

  • The People Power Party has narrowed its presidential primary to Kim Moon-soo, a staunch conservative, and Han Dong-hoon, a pro-impeachment candidate.
  • The final nominee will be determined through a mix of party member votes and public opinion polls, with results announced at Saturday's party convention.
  • Kim and Han are engaging in televised debates this week, presenting competing visions for leadership and strategies to challenge Democratic Party front-runner Lee Jae-myung.
  • Acting President Han Duck-soo is expected to resign Thursday and announce his candidacy Friday, potentially reshaping the conservative field.
  • Lee Jae-myung maintains a strong lead in opinion polls, while the Supreme Court is set to rule Thursday on an election law violation case that could impact his candidacy.