Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Independent candidate Hwang Kyo-ahn to withdraw, back PPP's Kim

Independent presidential candidate No. 7 Hwang Kyo-ahn announced on Sunday that he would withdraw from the race and throw his support behind Kim Moon-soo, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party.

2025-06-01

Ruling party set to hold national convention to pick new leader

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) was set to hold a national convention Wednesday to pick a new leader to head the party through next year's general elections and help move President Yoon Suk Yeol's agenda forward.

2023-03-08

Yoon loyalist Kim pulls ahead in PPP leadership race

Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon has emerged as the frontrunner in the race to elect the conservative People Power Party (PPP)’s new leader after record turnout on the first day of voting Saturday.

2023-03-05