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

On May 17, Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached former President of South Korea, announced through a Facebook post that he would be departing from the conservative People Power Party ahead of the upcoming snap elections.
Yoon left the party to fulfill his duty to protect the Republic of Korea amid mounting pressure from party members and poor poll standings for PPP candidate Kim Moon-soo.
The PPP is preparing for a snap election on June 3, triggered by Yoon's December martial law declaration and impeachment, with Kim Moon-soo trailing liberal frontrunner Lee Jae-myung in polls.
Yoon announced his departure from the People Power Party, stating his duty to safeguard South Korea's freedom and asking for backing of Kim Moon-soo, while polls indicate Lee leads with 51% support compared to Kim's 29%.
Yoon's exit highlights internal party divisions and upcoming electoral challenges, as the PPP seeks unity and innovation under Kim to counter Lee's strong lead in the June election.

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South Korea's ex-president Yoon quits conservative party ahead of snap elections after impeachment

SEOUL, May 17 — South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol left his conservative party today as it gears up for snap elections triggered by his impeachment over a bid to impose martial law. The People Power Party (PPP) had been under pressure to expel Yoon ahead of the June 3 election, as polls showed it trailing the main opposition party. “I am leaving the People Power Party today,” Yoon, who is standing trial on criminal charges of insurrection,…

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