Synopsis
On April 16, 2023, the South Korean People Power Party (PPP) announced the selection of eight candidates for the initial round of its presidential primary, slated for June 3, following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol.Key Takeaways
- PPP has shortlisted eight candidates for the presidential primary.
- Public survey scheduled for April 22 to select four candidates.
- Second primary round on April 29 will determine two finalists.
- Final nominee will be announced on May 3.
- Presidential election set for June 3 after Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.
Seoul, April 16 (NationPress) The People Power Party (PPP) of South Korea announced on Wednesday that it has chosen eight presidential candidates to proceed to the first stage of its primary election ahead of the June 3 presidential election.
The selected candidates comprise former Labour Minister Kim Moon-soo, ex-PPP leader Han Dong-hoon, former Mayor of Daegu Hong Joon-pyo, PPP lawmakers Na Kyung-won and Ahn Cheol-soo, Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok, North Gyeongsang Governor Lee Cheol-woo, and former legislator Yang Hyang-ja. They were shortlisted from a total of 11 registered applicants.
A public survey will be conducted on April 22 to reduce the field to four candidates for the next phase.
The second round of the primary is scheduled for April 29, where two finalists will be chosen based on party member votes and public polling, with each factor given equal weight of 50 percent. The final candidate is set to be confirmed on May 3, as reported by Yonhap news agency.
South Korea is preparing for a presidential election on June 3, following the ousting of former President Yoon Suk Yeol due to his unsuccessful attempt to impose martial law.
The government announced June 3 as the election date in light of the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.
This decision came during a Cabinet meeting, just four days after the Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment over Yoon's brief martial law enforcement in December.
According to the Constitution, a new election must occur within 60 days following a vacancy in the presidency.
The government has also declared June 3 as a temporary public holiday.
The National Election Commission commenced early candidate registration shortly after the Constitutional Court dismissed Yoon last Friday.
Candidates must complete their registration by May 11, with the official campaign period commencing on May 12.
Additionally, the law mandates that any public servant intending to run for President must resign at least 30 days prior to the election, setting May 4 as the cutoff date.
The newly elected President will take office immediately following the election without a transition team.
