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South Korea: Ex-Democratic party leader maintains strong lead in Presidential polls
Seoul, April 18: Former South Korean Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung has a strong lead among potential candidates for the June 3 presidential election, a survey showed on Friday.
South Korea: Defence ministry urges political neutrality as presidential election nears
Seoul, April 17: The South Korean defence ministry has ordered troops to maintain their political neutrality and focus on their duties ahead of the June 3 presidential election, officials said on Thursday.
South Korea's Presidential front-runner ranked among Time's 100 most influential people of 2025
Washington, April: South Korea's Presidential front-runner Lee Jae-myung has ranked among US magazine Time's 100 most influential people of 2025, its website showed Wednesday.
South Korea: PPP shortlists eight hopefuls for 1st round of presidential primary
Seoul, April 16: The South Korean People Power Party (PPP) said on Wednesday that it has selected eight presidential aspirants to advance to the first round of its primary to pick a candidate for the June 3 presidential election.
South Korea: 11 register for PPP's presidential primary race
Seoul, April 15: Eleven candidates have registered to compete in the conservative People Power Party's (PPP) primary for the June 3 South Korean presidential election, the party said on Tuesday, as the two-day registration period came to a close.
South Korean Acting President won't run in PPP presidential primary: Floor leader
Seoul, April 15: South Korean Acting President Han Duck-soo will not participate in the People Power Party's (PPP) presidential primary for the June 3 election, the party's floor leader said on Tuesday, amid lingering speculation over Han's potential presidential bid.
South Korea: Former Democratic Party leader declares presidential bid
Seoul, April 10: South Korea's former Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung declared his presidential bid for the June election on Thursday, vowing to become "the best tool" to serve the people.
South Korea: Democratic Party leader Lee resigns from chairmanship to run for President
Seoul, April 9: South Korean Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung stepped down from the party chairmanship on Wednesday to run for President in the June 3 election, triggered by the ouster of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.
South Korea: Govt formally sets presidential election for June 3
Seoul, April 8: The South Korean government on Tuesday formally designated June 3 as the date of the next presidential election following the ouster of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.