2021 People Power Party Leadership Election
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People Power Party The People Power Party (PPP; ) is a Conservatism in South Korea, conservative and Right-wing politics, right-wing List of political parties in South Korea, political party in South Korea. It is the second-largest party in the National Ass ...
held a leadership election on 11 June 2021. The party leadership was vacant since 15 April 2020 following the resignation of
Hwang Kyo-ahn Hwang Kyo-ahn (; born 15 April 1957) is a South Korean politician and prosecutor who served as the acting president of South Korea from 2016 to 2017 and as the prime minister of South Korea from 2015 to 2017. Hwang served as minister of justi ...
on that day due to the party's crushing defeat in the 2020 election. Until the leadership election is held, there were 4 acting party presidents — Shim Jae-chul, Joo Ho-young,
Kim Chong-in Kim Chong-in (, born 7 July 1940) is a South Korean economist and politician. He was the interim chairman of the Minjoo Party of Korea from January to August 2016 and a member-elect of the National Assembly on the party's proportional list si ...
and Kim Gi-hyeon; all except Kim Chong-in were the parliamentary leaders. A new party president and vice presidents (including one representing youths) were elected in this election.
Lee Jun-seok Lee Jun-seok (; born 31 March 1985) is a South Korean politician who has served as the member of the National Assembly for Hwaseong B since 2024. A member of the Reform Party, he was the party's nominee in the 2025 presidential election a ...
, who was the most favourable candidate in this election, won party presidency.
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,
Bae Hyun-jin Bae Hyun-jin (; born 6 November 1983) is a South Korean broadcaster and politician. Prior to entering politics, she was the anchor for Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), based in Seoul, South Korea. She is a member of the People Power Party ...
, Kim Jae-won and Jung Mi-kyung was also elected the Vice Presidents of the party. Kim Yong-tae was chosen the Vice President (representing youths).


Background

On 15 January 2019, the former
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Hwang Kyo-ahn Hwang Kyo-ahn (; born 15 April 1957) is a South Korean politician and prosecutor who served as the acting president of South Korea from 2016 to 2017 and as the prime minister of South Korea from 2015 to 2017. Hwang served as minister of justi ...
officially joined the
Liberty Korea Party The Liberty Korea Party () was a conservative political party in South Korea that was described variously as right-wing, right-wing populist, or far-right. Until February 2017, it was known as the Saenuri Party (), and before that as the Hann ...
(LKP), and after 2 weeks, he announced his bid to run for the
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. On 27 February, Hwang was officially elected the President of the LKP, receiving overall 50.0%. He led the revival of the party in
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region at the 2019 by-elections, but its supports were far behind of the Democratic Party. As the
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was coming near, the LKP merged with the New Conservative Party (NCP) and the Onward for Future 4.0 to establish the
United Future Party The People Power Party (PPP; ) is a conservative and right-wing political party in South Korea. It is the second-largest party in the National Assembly. The PPP, along with its historic rival, the Democratic Party, make up the two large ...
(UFP) on 17 February 2020.


2020 election and aftermath

The UFP then ran for the general election along with its satellite partner,
Future Korea Party The Future Korea Party (, stylised as Future KOREA Party) was a political party in South Korea formed on 5 February 2020. History The party was formed as a satellite party to the Liberty Korea Party (LKP) in order to run for the proportional s ...
(FKP). Nevertheless, the UFP-FKP alliance faced a disastrous defeat, with only securing 103 out of 300 seats. Hwang Kyo-ahn, who contested for
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, lost to the Democratic candidate
Lee Nak-yon Lee Nak-yon (; born 20 December 1951) is a South Korean politician who served as the prime minister of South Korea from 2017 to 2020. A member of the New Future Democratic Party, Lee previously served as the governor of South Jeolla Province f ...
. Following the crushing defeat, Hwang made an announcement to resign as the party president. As the party presidency was vacant, the parliamentary leader Shim Jae-chul became the acting president. However, as Shim also lost to Lee Jae-jung in his constituency, the party soon elected Joo Ho-young as the new parliamentary leader; he also automatically became the acting president on 8 May. On 22 May, the party agreed to establish the Emergency Response Committee, led by
Kim Chong-in Kim Chong-in (, born 7 July 1940) is a South Korean economist and politician. He was the interim chairman of the Minjoo Party of Korea from January to August 2016 and a member-elect of the National Assembly on the party's proportional list si ...
, where the term was set until the by-elections on 7 April 2021. On 28 May, the FKP was merged into the UFP, and was de-registered the next day.


Change the party name

Under the leadership of Kim Chong-in, the party has decided to change its name to the People Power Party (PPP; ) on 31 August, as a part of the renovation. It has also requested the name change to the
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. The name change was officially confirmed on 2 September.


2021 by-elections and revival

In the by-elections on 7 April 2021, the People Power Party (PPP) achieved an outright victory, where
Oh Se-hoon Oh Se-hoon (; born 4 January 1961) is a South Korean politician and lawyer who has served as the mayor of Seoul since 2021, an office he previously held from 2006 to 2011. A member of the People Power Party, he served as a member of the Nat ...
and
Park Heong-joon Park Heong-joon (; born 19 January 1960) is a South Korean journalist, educator, and politician who has served as the mayor of Busan since 2021. A member of the People Power Party, he was a professor of the Sociology Department and Graduate S ...
was elected the
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and the
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respectively. As the term of Kim Chong-in ended, Joo Ho-young returned as the acting president. However, he announced his resignation on 16 April, and remained until replaced by Kim Gi-hyeon on 30 April.


Campaign


Announcement

On 23 April 2021,
Cho Hae-jin Cho Hae-jin (, born 1976) is a South Korean writer. Life Cho Hae-jin was born in 1976 in Seoul, and graduated from the Ewha Womans University in education, and then graduated from the same university's graduate school in Korean literature. She ...
, the MP for
Miryang Miryang () is a Administrative divisions of South Korea, city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Neighboring cities include Changnyeong to the west, Cheongdo to the north, Ulsan to the east, and Yangsan, Gimhae, and Changwon to the sout ...
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Uiryeong Uiryeong County () is a county in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Uiryeong County has a population of 27,550 (2019) and is one of the least populated counties in South Korea. History Early history No presence of Neolithic artefacts hav ...
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Changnyeong Changnyeong County () is a county in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. In the early Three Kingdoms period, Changnyeong was the seat of Bihwa Gaya, a member of the Gaya confederacy which was later conquered by Silla. The Nakdong River flo ...
, announced his candidacy for the leadership, which was the first within the party. He stated that in order to win the 2022 presidential election, the party needs a "leadership of tolerance and integration" to unite pan-opposition blocs. He also emphasised himself as a "
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-born having an image of
Seoul Metropolitan Area The Seoul Metropolitan Area (Sudogwon; , ) or Gyeonggi (region), Gyeonggi region (), is the metropolitan area of Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi Province, located in north-western South Korea. Its population of 26 million (as of 2024) is ranked ...
-born". On 10 May, Joo Ho-young, the MP for Suseong 1st, as well as the former interim President of the party, officially launched a bid for the leadership election. He mentioned that he would lead a pan-opposition unity to win the 2022 presidential election. He promised to make the party to practice freedom and justice, party to unite with centrists, party with a competent policy and authority, party that youths are participating, and an opened and communicating smart party. On 14 May, Kim Eun-hye, the MP for
Bundang Bundang () is a planned community in Bundang District, Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It was developed to encourage affordable housing and urban decentralization. The community has a sports complex, a park and a youth center. Origi ...
1st, announced her campaign to become the President of the People Power Party (PPP) that was vacant following the resignation of
Hwang Kyo-ahn Hwang Kyo-ahn (; born 15 April 1957) is a South Korean politician and prosecutor who served as the acting president of South Korea from 2016 to 2017 and as the prime minister of South Korea from 2015 to 2017. Hwang served as minister of justi ...
. She indicated that the party needs a "revolutionary change" to win the 2022 presidential election. She promised to adopt a youth quota system for the party. On 21 May, a day before the nomination, Cho Hae-jin declared to run for vice presidency instead of presidency, stating that he was "not prepared to contest". He, however, indicated that he would keep fulfilling his promises as a vice president should he is elected.


Nomination and elimination

On 28 May, 5 candidates were formally confirmed as the final candidates, they are: Cho Kyoung-tae, Hong Moon-pyo, Joo Ho-young, Lee Jun-seok and Na Kyung-won. Other 3 candidates — Kim Eun-hye, Kim Woong and Yoon Young-seok, were eliminated.


Candidates


Presidential candidates


Nominated


Eliminated

On 28 May 2021, 3 candidates — Kim Eun-hye, Kim Woong and Yoon Young-seok, were eliminated.


Potential

The following MPs were touted by the media as potential candidates for the leadership of the People Power Party but did not stand: * Kim Moo-sung, former President of the
Saenuri Party The Liberty Korea Party () was a conservative political party in South Korea that was described variously as right-wing, right-wing populist, or far-right. Until February 2017, it was known as the Saenuri Party (), and before that as the Hanna ...
*
Yun Hee-suk Yun Hee-suk (, born 7 February 1970) is a South Korean economist and politician. She was the Member of the National Assembly for Seocho A constituency from 2020 to 2021. Education She holds a bachelor's and a master's degree in economics ...
, MP for
Seocho Seocho District () is one of the 25 districts which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. Seocho is a part of the Gangnam region, along with the Gangnam district of Seoul. Seocho District ranks as one of the richest neighborhoods in South Kor ...
1st


Withdrawn

The following MPs announced that they would seek the leadership of the People Power Party but subsequently did not stand, withdrew from the race, or stood for vice presidency, due to insufficient support or other reasons: *
Cho Hae-jin Cho Hae-jin (, born 1976) is a South Korean writer. Life Cho Hae-jin was born in 1976 in Seoul, and graduated from the Ewha Womans University in education, and then graduated from the same university's graduate school in Korean literature. She ...
, MP for
Miryang Miryang () is a Administrative divisions of South Korea, city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Neighboring cities include Changnyeong to the west, Cheongdo to the north, Ulsan to the east, and Yangsan, Gimhae, and Changwon to the sout ...
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Uiryeong Uiryeong County () is a county in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Uiryeong County has a population of 27,550 (2019) and is one of the least populated counties in South Korea. History Early history No presence of Neolithic artefacts hav ...
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Changnyeong Changnyeong County () is a county in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. In the early Three Kingdoms period, Changnyeong was the seat of Bihwa Gaya, a member of the Gaya confederacy which was later conquered by Silla. The Nakdong River flo ...
(2020-), former MP for Miryang-Changnyeong (2008-2016) — running for vice presidency *
Kim So-yeon Kim So-yeon (; born November 2, 1980) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for starring in a number of well-known Korean drama, television dramas, notably ''All About Eve (South Korean TV series), All About Eve'' (2000), ''Iris (South ...
, former Member of the
Daejeon Metropolitan Council The Daejeon Metropolitan Council () is the local council of Daejeon, South Korea. There are a total of 22 members, with 19 members elected in the First-past-the-post voting system and 3 members elected in Party-list proportional representation. ...
for West District 6th (2018-2020) * Shin Sang-jin, former MP for Jungwon (2005-2012; 2015–2020)


Declined

The following MPs were touted by the media as potential candidates for the leadership of the People Power Party but subsequently declined to stand: * Chung Jin-suk, MP for
Gongju Gongju (; ) is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. History Gongju was formerly named Ungjin and was the capital of Baekje from AD 475 to 538. In this period, Baekje was under threat from Goguryeo. Goguryeo had overrun the previ ...
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Cheongyang Cheongyang County () is a county in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. A predominantly rural area, it is known throughout Korea for the spicy Cheongyang chili peppers which are grown there. Another noted local specialty is the fruit of th ...
(2016-), former MP for
Gongju Gongju (; ) is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. History Gongju was formerly named Ungjin and was the capital of Baekje from AD 475 to 538. In this period, Baekje was under threat from Goguryeo. Goguryeo had overrun the previ ...
- Yeongi (2000-2004; 2005-2008) * Kwon Yeong-se, MP for
Yongsan Yongsan District (, ) is one of the 25 districts of Seoul, South Korea. It has a population of 231,685 (2020) and has a geographic area of , and is divided into 19 '' dong'' (administrative neighborhoods). Yongsan is located near Downtown Seoul, ...
(2020-), former MP for
Yeongdeungpo Yeongdeungpo District () is one of the 25 districts of Seoul, South Korea. Although the origin of the name is uncertain, the first two syllables are thought to be from "''yeongdeung''" (靈登) or "divine ascent", a shamanic rite. The third sy ...
2nd (2002-2012)


Vice presidential candidates


Nominated

*
Bae Hyun-jin Bae Hyun-jin (; born 6 November 1983) is a South Korean broadcaster and politician. Prior to entering politics, she was the anchor for Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), based in Seoul, South Korea. She is a member of the People Power Party ...
, MP for
Songpa Songpa District () is one of the 25 districts of Seoul, South Korea. Previously known as Wiryeseong, the first capital of the ancient kingdom of Baekje, Songpa is located in the southeastern part of Seoul. With roughly 647,000 residents, Songpa ...
2nd (2020-) * Cheon Kang-jung * Cho Dae-won *
Cho Hae-jin Cho Hae-jin (, born 1976) is a South Korean writer. Life Cho Hae-jin was born in 1976 in Seoul, and graduated from the Ewha Womans University in education, and then graduated from the same university's graduate school in Korean literature. She ...
, MP for
Miryang Miryang () is a Administrative divisions of South Korea, city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Neighboring cities include Changnyeong to the west, Cheongdo to the north, Ulsan to the east, and Yangsan, Gimhae, and Changwon to the sout ...
-
Uiryeong Uiryeong County () is a county in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Uiryeong County has a population of 27,550 (2019) and is one of the least populated counties in South Korea. History Early history No presence of Neolithic artefacts hav ...
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Changnyeong Changnyeong County () is a county in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. In the early Three Kingdoms period, Changnyeong was the seat of Bihwa Gaya, a member of the Gaya confederacy which was later conquered by Silla. The Nakdong River flo ...
(2020-), former MP for Miryang-Changnyeong (2008-2016) *
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, lawyer, former pre-candidate for
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East District 2nd *
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, proportional MP (2020-) * Jung Mi-kyung, former MP for Gwonseon/
Suwon Suwon (; ) is the largest city and capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea's most populous province. The city lies approximately south of the national capital, Seoul. With a population of 1.2 million, Suwon has more inhabitants than Ulsan, tho ...
2nd (2008-2012; 2014–2016) * Kim Jae-won, former MP for
Sangju Sangju (; ) is a Administrative divisions of South Korea, city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Although Sangju is rather rural, it is very old and was once a key city. Along with Gyeongju, it gives rise to half of the name of the Gye ...
- Gunwi-
Uiseong Uiseong County (''Uiseong-gun'') is a Administrative divisions of South Korea, county in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, South Korea. Located near the center of the province, it is bounded by Andong on the north, Cheongsong on the east, Gunwi County o ...
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Cheongsong Cheongsong County (or Cheongsong-gun; ) is a Administrative divisions of South Korea, county in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Administrative divisions Cheongsong is divided into 1 eup and 7 myeon. Climate Cheongsong has a humid cont ...
(2017-2020), former MP for Gunwi-Uiseong-Cheongsong (2004-2008; 2012–2016) *
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, proportional MP (2020-) * Won Young-sup, former
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candidate for Gwanak 1st in
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Potential

* Heo Eun-a, proportional MP (2020-) *
Hwangbo Seung-hee Hwangbo Seung-hee (; born 5 August 1976) is a South Korean politician who served as the Youth Chief of the People Power Party (PPP) between 2020 and 2024. She is also the Member of the National Assembly for Central-Yeongdo since 2020. Prior to ...
, MP for Central-
Yeongdo Yeongdo District () is a '' gu'' (district) in Busan, South Korea. The ''gu'' itself is limited to Yeong-do (''Yeong Island'') located on the south edge of central Busan. It attained the status of ''gu'' in 1957. The Korea Maritime and Ocean U ...
(2020-)


Vice presidential candidates (representing youths)


Nominated

*
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* Hong Jong-ki, Deputy Spokesperson of the PPP, former candidate for
Suwon Suwon (; ) is the largest city and capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea's most populous province. The city lies approximately south of the national capital, Seoul. With a population of 1.2 million, Suwon has more inhabitants than Ulsan, tho ...
4th *
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* Kim Yong-tae, former candidate for
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2nd * Lee Yong, proportional MP (2020-)


Endorsements


Lee Jun-seok Lee Jun-seok (; born 31 March 1985) is a South Korean politician who has served as the member of the National Assembly for Hwaseong B since 2024. A member of the Reform Party, he was the party's nominee in the 2025 presidential election a ...

*
Oh Se-hoon Oh Se-hoon (; born 4 January 1961) is a South Korean politician and lawyer who has served as the mayor of Seoul since 2021, an office he previously held from 2006 to 2011. A member of the People Power Party, he served as a member of the Nat ...
,
Mayor of Seoul The mayor of Seoul () is the chief executive of Seoul Metropolitan Government, Seoul being the capital and largest city of South Korea. The position is historically one of the most powerful in the country, charged with managing an annual budg ...
(2006-2011; 2021-) *
Ha Tae-keung Ha Tae-keung (, born 26 April 1968) is a South Korean activist and politician who is currently a member of National Assembly representing the 1st constituency of Haeundae District, Busan. He has served as Vice President of the Bareun Party, a ...
, MP for Busan Haeundae A Parliamentary Constituency (2012-)


Timeline


2020

* 15 April:
Hwang Kyo-ahn Hwang Kyo-ahn (; born 15 April 1957) is a South Korean politician and prosecutor who served as the acting president of South Korea from 2016 to 2017 and as the prime minister of South Korea from 2015 to 2017. Hwang served as minister of justi ...
announced his resignation as the party president. Shim Jae-chul became the acting president. * 8 May: Joo Ho-young was elected the new parliamentary leader, succeeding acting presidency from Shim Jae-chul. * 22 May: Emergency Response Committee led by
Kim Chong-in Kim Chong-in (, born 7 July 1940) is a South Korean economist and politician. He was the interim chairman of the Minjoo Party of Korea from January to August 2016 and a member-elect of the National Assembly on the party's proportional list si ...
established, which the term was until 8 April 2021.


2021

* 8 April: The term of Kim Chong-in ended. Joo Ho-young returned as the acting president. * 30 April: Kim Gi-hyeon was elected the new parliamentary leader, succeeding acting presidency from Joo Ho-young. * 11 May: The party decided to hold a leadership election on 11 June. * 22 May: ** 09:00 – Nominations for candidates open. ** 17:00 — Nominations close, and 8 presidential and 10 vice-presidential candidates were confirmed. * 26 May: Opinion pollings for pre-candidates start. * 27 May: Opinion pollings for pre-candidates are supposed to end and 3 to be eliminated on this day, but is postponed to the next day due to lack of samples. * 28 May: Opinion pollings for pre-candidates end. Kim Eun-hye, Kim Woong and Yoon Young-seok are eliminated. * 30 May: Campaigns will be held in
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. * 2 June: Campaigns will be held in
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and
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. * 3 June: Campaigns will be held in
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and
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. * 4 June: Campaigns will be held in
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. * 6 June: Campaigns will be held in
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,
Gyeonggi Gyeonggi Province (, ) is the most populous province in South Korea. Seoul, the nation's largest city and capital, is in the heart of the area but has been separately administered as a provincial-level ''special city'' since 1946. Incheon, ...
and Gangwon. * 7 June: Electoral college ballots (mobile) begin. * 8 June: Electoral college ballots (mobile) close. * 9 June: Electoral college ballots (ARS) and non-member opinion polling begin. * 10 June: Electoral college ballots (ARS) and non-member opinion polling close. * 11 June: Result was announced;
Lee Jun-seok Lee Jun-seok (; born 31 March 1985) is a South Korean politician who has served as the member of the National Assembly for Hwaseong B since 2024. A member of the Reform Party, he was the party's nominee in the 2025 presidential election a ...
was declared the new President of the party.


Opinion polling


Post-nomination


Pre-nomination


Results

Turnout was 45.36%, the highest since 2011 (including the predecessor
Grand National Party The Liberty Korea Party () was a conservative political party in South Korea that was described variously as right-wing, right-wing populist, or far-right. Until February 2017, it was known as the Saenuri Party (), and before that as the Han ...
). Lee Jun-seok received the highest votes in the opinion polling (58.76%) and was elected the new president with total 93,392 votes (43.81%). Na Kyung-won came behind of Lee with 79,161 votes (37.13%), although she received the highest votes among the electoral college, which is 61,077 votes (40.93%).


President


Vice Presidents


Vice President (representing youths)


See also

* 2019 Liberty Korea Party leadership election * 2021 Democratic Party of Korea leadership by-election


References

{{People Power Party (South Korea) People Power Party (South Korea) Political party leadership elections in South Korea 2021 in South Korea People Power Party leadership election