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    South Korea ex-President Yoon leaves conservative party as candidate trails liberal frontrunner

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    Posted on May 17, 2025

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    Last updated: January 23, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Ex-President Yoon leaves South Korea's People Power Party as candidate Kim Moon-soo trails in polls. Lee Jae-myung leads ahead of snap election.

    Ex-President Yoon Exits Party as South Korea Election Nears

    SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Saturday that he is leaving the conservative People Power Party (PPP), according to his Facebook post.

    The announcement comes as PPP's presidential candidate is badly trailing liberal Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung in the polls before the June 3 snap election.

    According to a Gallup Korea poll released on Friday, some 29% supported PPP presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo, compared to 51% for frontrunner Lee.

    Yoon, whose December surprise martial law and subsequent ouster by impeachment brought about the snap presidential election, had been called by party members to leave the party in an effort to muster more support from moderate voters who negatively view his actions.

    "I am leaving the People Power Party to fulfill my responsibility to protect the free Republic of Korea ... Please lend your support to Kim Moon-soo," Yoon said in his post, referring to South Korea's official name.

    Candidates Lee and Kim are set to face off in their first televised debate on Sunday.

    (Reporting by Joyce Lee; Editing by Sandra Maler)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Yoon Suk Yeol leaves the conservative People Power Party.
    • •PPP candidate Kim Moon-soo trails behind Lee Jae-myung.
    • •Yoon's departure aims to attract moderate voters.
    • •Snap election follows Yoon's impeachment and martial law.
    • •First televised debate between candidates set for Sunday.

    Frequently Asked Questions about South Korea ex-President Yoon leaves conservative party as candidate trails liberal frontrunner

    1What is the main topic?

    The article discusses former President Yoon Suk Yeol leaving the People Power Party amid the South Korean election.

    2Why did Yoon leave the People Power Party?

    Yoon left to help the party attract more moderate voters who disapprove of his past actions.

    3Who is leading in the South Korean election polls?

    Liberal Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung is leading the polls.

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