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Published: 18 May. 2025, 20:00
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who had resisted pressure from the People Power Party and other conservatives, announced his departure from the party on May 17. In a Facebook post, he urged voters to support People Power Party candidate Kim Moon-soo. Kim’s camp expressed hope that the former president’s move would boost Kim’s campaign presence and help unify the broader conservative bloc, including Reform Party candidate Lee Jun-seok. However, critics noted that Yoon offered no apology for last year’s martial law crisis, casting doubt on whether his exit would help attract centrist voters. [PARK YONG-SEOK]
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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