South Korea's Ruling Party Fails to Replace Presidential Candidate Last Minute

seoul, south korea - South Korea's ruling party's attempt to switch presidential candidates at the last minute fails as members reject replacing former minister Kim Moon-soo with ex-acting president Han Duck-soo.

South Korea's Ruling Party's Failed Attempt to Replace Presidential Candidate

The South Korean ruling party's bid to swap presidential candidates last minute was thwarted, with members voting against replacing former minister Kim Moon-soo with ex-acting president Han Duck-soo.

Background

The conservative party officially registered Kim as a candidate just before the election commission's deadline after the failed attempt to switch candidates.

Opposition and Polls

Opposition figure Lee Jae-myung leads in polls, while Han, initially planning to run independently, withdrew after performing better than Kim in polls and threatening legal action against his party.

Reason for Change

The ruling party sought a new candidate following President Yoon Suk-yeol's military state declaration and subsequent impeachment in December.