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DP derides PPP's suggestion for TV debate between candidates' spouses as 'stunt'

Democratic Party (DP) presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung on Tuesday dismissed the People Power Party's (PPP) proposal for a TV debate between the candidates' spouses, calling it a “publicity stunt” that undermines the integrity of the election.

2025-05-20

Over 400 former lawmakers declare support for PPP presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo

A group of over 400 former National Assembly lawmakers publicly declared their support for Kim Moon-soo, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party (PPP), stating that he is the right leader to guide Korea into the future.

2025-05-20

All the king's men: Lee Jae-myung's allies, old and new

The network of backers and allies surrounding Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung may offer insight into the composition of a Lee administration.

2025-05-18

PPP-defecting lawmaker endorses 'most conservative candidate' Lee Jae-myung

Kim Sang-wook, a lawmaker who recently left the conservative People Power Party, declared his support for Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party, calling him “the most conservative candidate.”

2025-05-15

Starbucks won't call you by your name if it matches a presidential candidate

Your Starbucks coffee order is up! But if you share a name with Lee Jae-myung, Kim Moon-soo, Lee Jun-seok or any other candidate running for the 2025 presidential election, don’t expect it to be called — at least until June 3.

2025-05-13

Presidential candidates hit campaign trail ahead of June 3 election

Official campaigning for the 21st presidential election began at midnight on Sunday. The vote is scheduled for June 3, 60 days after the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol.

2025-05-12

People Power Party's candidate replacement 'undemocratic,' Kim Moon-soo says

Conservative People Power Party (PPP) presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo on Saturday condemned the party’s decision to revoke his nomination and replace him with former acting President Han Duck-soo

2025-05-10

People Power Party begins unprecedented process to replace presidential candidate

The conservative People Power Party (PPP) set in motion an unprecedented process to replace its presidential candidate on Saturday, as talks on merging the candidacies of its standard-bearer, Kim Moon-soo collapsed.

2025-05-10

DP presidential candidate Lee leads in 3-way race against PPP, minor party candidates: Poll

Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party's (DP) presidential candidate, maintained the lead in a possible three-way election race against the People Power Party's (PPP) candidate Kim Moon-soo and Lee Jun-seok, the candidate of a minor conservative party.

2025-05-05

PPP candidate Kim Moon-soo vows to 'punish' DP in first official day of campaign

PPP presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo began his official campaign schedule on Sunday morning by visiting the Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak District, southern Seoul, along with the PPP leadership.

2025-05-04