On the brink
Published: 10 Mar. 2026, 20:30
The People Power Party (PPP) sought to distance itself from former President Yoon Suk Yeol on March 9, when all party lawmakers adopted a resolution opposing his political comeback. The statement also included a public apology for the controversial Dec. 3, 2024, martial law declaration. The move signaled a formal break with factions promoting the slogan “Yoon Again,” amid deep internal conflict. The decision came as the party’s approval ratings have fallen sharply, and concerns grew that continued association with Yoon, who received a life sentence in a first-trial ruling on insurrection charges, could damage its prospects in the June 3 local elections. [PARK YONG-SEOK]
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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