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Conservative politician Hong Joon-pyo's supporters throw lot in with DP candidate Lee Jae-myung

Supporters of conservative politician Hong Joon-pyo announced their endorsement of Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung on Tuesday, citing a desire to move beyond ideological divisions for the sake of Korea’s economic future.

2025-05-13

Hong Joon-pyo announces retirement: 'I will now return to being a citizen'

Hong Joon-pyo announced his retirement from politics on Tuesday after being eliminated from the People Power Party’s (PPP) presidential primary.

2025-04-29

With presidential run, 'strongman' Hong Joon-pyo out to stop Lee Jae-myung

Hong Joon-pyo, a presidential contender in the conservative People Party's primary, called for the formation of a Seventh Republic as he pitted the nation's choice as one of him against the liberal Democratic Party's likely candidate, Lee Jae-myung.

2025-04-25

PPP primary narrows to four: Ahn Cheol-soo, Han Dong-hoon, Hong Joon-pyo and Kim Moon-soo

The conservative People Power Party (PPP) presidential primary has been narrowed down to a four-way race between candidates Ahn Cheol-soo, Han Dong-hoon, Hong Joon-pyo and Kim Moon-soo.

2025-04-22

Shortcut: Who's who in Korea's presidential primaries

With Korea's early presidential election set for June 3, the People Power Party and Democratic Party have finalized their candidates for the primary races. Here's what you need to know about the key players.

2025-04-17

Daegu Mayor Hong declares presidential candidacy, predicts showdown with DP's Lee

Former Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo officially declared his candidacy for the June 3 presidential election on Monday, portraying the contest as a clear-cut choice between his leadership and Democratic Party (DP) candidate Lee Jae-myung.

2025-04-14

Conservative presidential hopeful Hong Joon-pyo calls for end to Constitutional Court

The conservative mayor of Daegu, Hong Joon-pyo, has called for the abolishment of the Constitutional Court, citing partisanship.

2025-04-07

Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo hints at intent to run for president again

Hong Joon-pyo, the mayor of Daegu, again hinted at his urge to run in the presidential election, outlining his plans for the week.

2025-04-06

Who are the top PPP presidential contenders trailing DP chief?

A survey found that no conservative candidate outperformed Democratic Party chief Lee Jae-myung in a potential presidential election resulting from the Constitutional Court upholding President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.

2025-01-30

Your Highness!

After Kang Min-koo, a Supreme Council member of the Democratic Party, praised his boss Lee Jae-myung for being the “father of the DP,” Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo ridiculed the DP leader for being “king.”

2024-06-19