PPP set to conclude opinion polls on favorability of presidential candidate between Kim,-yo Han
On May 7, Kim Moon-soo, who is running for president under the People Power Party banner, went to a restaurant in Seoul to meet with Han Duck-soo, an independent candidate and ex-Prime Minister, about potentially joining forces before the upcoming presidential election on June 3. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]
The People Power Party (PPP) was scheduled to conclude its two-day public opinion surveys on Friday regarding the favorability ratings of its presidential nominee, Kim Moon-soo, as well as those for ex-Prime Minister and current independent presidential aspirant Han Duck-soo.
The surveys were released as Kim, who previously served as labor minister, insisted that the PPP’s leaders cease compelling him to merge his campaign with Han, an independent front-runner for president. This move highlights increasing divisions within the conservative camp with only 25 days remaining until the presidential election.
Kim and Han conducted their second round of discussions on Thursday aiming to consolidate their candidacies, yet these negotiations concluded without reaching an accord.
The presidential election scheduled for June 3 aims to select a replacement for former President Yoon Suk Yeol following his unsuccessful attempt at imposing martial law. ThePPP remains fragmented regarding their position on Yoon’s removal from office.
The opinion polls will comprise 50 percent party member votes along with 50 percent public opinion polling.
Due to continuing tensions, Kim decided to cancel his planned appearances in the southeast cities of Daegu and Busan, and will probably concentrate on formulating responses to the PPP leadership and Han’s initiative for the merger.
Ever since he was chosen as the presidential nominee, Kim has had disagreements with the party leaders who have urged him to merge his campaign with Han’s.
Han has maintained that the merger should be completed by May 11 to guarantee that only one individual from their side can contest as the PPP candidate. This is aimed at preventing the splintering of votes among conservatives and strengthening opposition against the Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung, who currently leads in poll standings.
Han stated he won’t sign up for the presidential contest unless an accord is reached with the PPP regarding unified nominations.
Kim suggested that he and Han should alternate campaigning every week, followed by participating in a televised debate along with public opinion polls to determine the candidate the following week.
Yonhap
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