Two Strongest Rivals to Battle in South Korean Presidential Election, Nearly 60 Percent of Public Supports a Regime Change

Two Strongest Rivals to Battle in South Korean Presidential Election, Nearly 60 Percent of Public Supports a Regime Change
Former prosecutor general Yoon Seok-youl from South Korea's main opposition People Power Party waves after being chosen as the party's candidate in next year's presidential election in Seoul, on Nov. 5, 2021. Kim Hong-Ji/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Lisa Bian
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With only four months left before the presidential election in South Korea, the People Power Party, the largest opposition party in Korea, recently elected Yoon Seok-youl as the presidential candidate, forming a two-way contest with the ruling party’s candidate Lee Jae-myung. Meanwhile, a Korean poll shows that nearly 60 percent of the public support a change of government.
At the Nov. 5 conference of the People Power Party, Yoon, former chief prosecutor, received 47.85 percent of the votes, defeating three other contenders. Yoon said in his election speech: “This presidential election is not an ordinary one, it is an election for the survival of the country ... I will bring about a change in power and end the politics of division and anger, corruption, and plunder,” reported Chosun Media in South Korea.
Lisa Bian
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Lisa Bian, B.Med.Sc., is a healthcare professional holding a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. With a rich background, she has accrued over three years of hands-on experience as a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician. In addition to her clinical expertise, she serves as an accomplished writer based in Korea, providing valuable contributions to The Epoch Times. Her insightful pieces cover a range of topics, including integrative medicine, Korean society, culture, and international relations.
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