2021 People Power Party leadership election explained

Election Name:2021 People Power Party leadership election
Country:South Korea
Type:presidential
Vote Type:Caucus
Ongoing:no
Next Year:2023
Election Date:11 June 2021
1Blank:Opinion polling
2Blank:Total
Image1:Lee Jun-seok, Leader of the People's Power, attended a campaign hosted by chungnam Province Chapter at the Sinbu Cultural Park in Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do on July 2, 2021 (3).jpg
Candidate1:Lee Jun-seok
Color1:20B2AA
Delegate Count1:55,820
37.41%
1Data1:58.76%
2Data1:93,392
43.81%
Candidate2:Na Kyung-won
Color2:C9151E
Delegate Count2:61,077
40.93%
1Data2:28.27%
2Data2:79,151
37.13%
Image3:주호영.jpg
Candidate3:Joo Ho-young
Color3:EF426F
Delegate Count3:25,109
16.82%
1Data3:7.47%
2Data3:29,883
14.02%
Image4:Cho Kyoung-tae 20230925.jpg
Candidate4:Cho Kyoung-tae
Color4:FFD700
Delegate Count4:4,347
2.91%
1Data4:2.57%
2Data4:5,988
2.80%
Image5:No avatar.png
Candidate5:Hong Moon-pyo
Color5:04972D
Delegate Count5:2,841
1.90
1Data5:2.94%
2Data5:4,721
2.21%
President
After Election:Lee Jun-seok

The People Power Party held a leadership election on 11 June 2021.

The party leadership was vacant since 15 April 2020 following the resignation of Hwang Kyo-ahn 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 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, who was the most favourable candidate in this election, won party presidency. Jo Soo-jin, Bae Hyun-jin, 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 Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn officially joined the Liberty Korea Party (LKP),[1] and after 2 weeks, he announced his bid to run for the leadership election.[2] On 27 February, Hwang was officially elected the President of the LKP, receiving overall 50.0%.[3] He led the revival of the party in Yeongnam region at the 2019 by-elections,[4] but its supports were far behind of the Democratic Party. As the general election 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 (UFP) on 17 February 2020.[5]

2020 election and aftermath

The UFP then ran for the general election along with its satellite partner, Future Korea Party (FKP). Nevertheless, the UFP-FKP alliance faced a disastrous defeat, with only securing 103 out of 300 seats.[6] Hwang Kyo-ahn, who contested for Jongno, lost to the Democratic candidate Lee Nak-yon.[7] Following the crushing defeat, Hwang made an announcement to resign as the party president.[8] [9] As the party presidency was vacant, the parliamentary leader Shim Jae-chul became the acting president.[10]

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.[11] [12] On 22 May, the party agreed to establish the Emergency Response Committee, led by Kim Chong-in, where the term was set until the by-elections on 7 April 2021.[13] On 28 May, the FKP was merged into the UFP, and was de-registered the next day.[14]

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.[15] [16] [17] [18] It has also requested the name change to the National Election Commission.[17] The name change was officially confirmed on 2 September.[19] [20]

2021 by-elections and revival

See main article: 2021 South Korean by-elections.

In the by-elections on 7 April 2021, the People Power Party (PPP) achieved an outright victory, where Oh Se-hoon and Park Heong-joon was elected the Mayor of Seoul and the Mayor of Busan respectively.[21] As the term of Kim Chong-in ended, Joo Ho-young returned as the acting president.[22] However, he announced his resignation on 16 April,[23] and remained until replaced by Kim Gi-hyeon on 30 April.[24]

Campaign

Announcement

On 23 April 2021, Cho Hae-jin, the MP for Miryang-Uiryeong-Haman-Changnyeong, announced his candidacy for the leadership, which was the first within the party.[25] [26] 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.[25] [26] He also emphasised himself as a "Yeongnam-born having an image of Seoul Metropolitan Area-born".[25] [26]

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.[27] He mentioned that he would lead a pan-opposition unity to win the 2022 presidential election.[27] 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.[27]

On 14 May, Kim Eun-hye, the MP for Bundang 1st, announced her campaign to become the President of the People Power Party (PPP) that was vacant following the resignation of Hwang Kyo-ahn.[28] [29] She indicated that the party needs a "revolutionary change" to win the 2022 presidential election.[28] [29] She promised to adopt a youth quota system for the party.[28] [29]

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".[30] [31] He, however, indicated that he would keep fulfilling his promises as a vice president should he is elected.[30] [31]

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.[32] [33] [34] Other 3 candidates — Kim Eun-hye, Kim Woong and Yoon Young-seok, were eliminated.[32] [33] [34]

Candidates

Presidential candidates

Nominated

Candidate Born Political career Announced
MP for Saha 2nd (since 2004) 11 May 2021[35]
MP for Hongseong-Yesan (2004-2008; since 2012) 3 May 2021[36]
MP for Suseong 1st (2020-)
Acting President of the PPP (2021)
Parliamentary leader of the UFP/PPP (2020-2021)
Acting President of the UFP (2020)
Acting President of the Bareun Party (2017)
Parliamentary leader of the Bareun Party (2017)
Minister for Special Affairs (2009-2010)
MP for Suseong 2nd (2004-2020) 		10 May 2021
UFP/PPP Division Chief for Nowon 3rd (2020-) 20 May 2021[37]
MP for Dongjak 2nd (2014-2020)
Parliamentary leader of the Liberty Korea Party (2018-2019)
MP for Central District, Seoul (2008-2011) 		20 May 2021

Eliminated

On 28 May 2021, 3 candidates — Kim Eun-hye, Kim Woong and Yoon Young-seok, were eliminated.[32] [33]

Candidate Born Political career Announced Eliminated
MP for Bundang 1st (2020-)
Spokesperson of the UFP/PPP (2020-2021) 		14 May 2021 28 May 2021
MP for Songpa 1st (2020-) 13 May 2021[38] [39] 28 May 2021
MP for Yangsan 1st (2016-)
MP for Yangsan (2012-2016) 		6 May 2021[40] 28 May 2021

Potential

The following MPs were touted by the media as potential candidates for the leadership of the People Power Party but did not stand:

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:

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:

Vice presidential candidates

Nominated

Potential

Vice presidential candidates (representing youths)

Nominated

Endorsements

Timeline

2020

2021

Opinion polling

Post-nomination

Fieldwork datePolling firmSample
size		LeeNaJooHongCho KTKim WKim EHYoonShinDon't knowLead
9 June 2021Pennmike-Opinion Research Justice100242.721.38.14.23.0----20.821.4
5-7 June 2021Kuki News-Hangil Research100148.216.97.13.12.3----22.431.3
5-6 June 2021Kyongbuk Maeil Newspaper & Every News-Every Media100044.920.16.23.62.7----22.524.8
5 June 2021Money Today-PNR100241.320.69.73.33.2----21.920.7
1-2 June 2021MBN-R&Search104446.716.86.73.72.7----23.429.9
31 May-2 June 2021NBS10003612421----4424
30 May-1 June 2021Ilyo News-Jowon C&I100341.418.56.03.93.8----26.322.9
28-31 May 2021Research View3914829944----719
29-30 May 2021Asia Business Daily-WinGKorea101944.416.57.51.91.5----28.127.9
28-29 May 2021TBS-KSOI100439.817.03.43.22.4----34.222.8
29 May 2021Money Today-PNR100440.719.57.24.23.1----25.321.2
28 May 2021Kukinews-Hangil Research101042.617.87.74.64.3----22.924.8
24-25 May 2021Dailian-R&Search103530.215.65.43.41.22.02.32.2-37.614.6
22-23 May 2021JTBC-Realmeter101330.318.49.52.92.93.14.11.31.925.511.9
22 May 2021Money Today-PNR100826.819.99.53.23.65.23.21.8-26.96.9
22 May 2021Kukinews-Hangil Research100030.117.49.33.72.85.04.93.3-23.612.7

Pre-nomination

Fieldwork datePolling firmSample
size		NaLeeJooKim WKim MSHongCho KTKim EHKwonCho HJShinYoonKim SYOtherNoneDon't knowLead
17-19 May 2021NBS1000161974-422-011-232113
15-16 May 2021Asia Business Daily-WinGKorea101916.517.710.48.2-4.63.13.21.71.82.31.61.43.316.67.61.2
14 May 2021Money Today-PNR100515.520.412.28.4-4.34.33.52.72.71.81.6-1.916.64.14.9
8-11 May 2021Kukinews-Hangil Research101015.913.17.56.1-5.52.5-2.22.1-2.1---43.12.8
8 May 2021Money Today100318.513.911.98.2-5.14.4-3.12.0-1.7-2.517.611.15.6
3 May 2021Money Today100118.0-13.47.3-6.34.9-4.23.2-2.5-7.923.78.66.1
18 April 2021People Networks1010--16.611.310.26.68.0----2.1-10.226.48.75.3

Results

Turnout was 45.36%, the highest since 2011 (including the predecessor Grand National Party).[75]

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%).[73] [74] 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%).[73] [74]

President

Electoral college Opinion polling Total
Lee Jun-seok55,820 (37.41%) 58.76% 93,392 (43.81%)
Na Kyung-won61,077 (40.93%) 28.27% 79,151 (37.13%)
Joo Ho-young25,109 (16.82%) 7.47% 29,883 (14.02%)
Cho Kyoung-tae4,347 (2.91%) 2.57% 5,988 (2.80%)
Hong Moon-pyo2,841 (1.90%) 2.94% 4,721 (2.21%)

Vice Presidents

Electoral college Opinion polling Total Results
Jo Soo-jin62,497 30.26% 100,253 Elected
Bae Hyun-jin58,763 26.72% 92,102 Elected
Kim Jae-won50,571 9.55% 62,487 Elected
Jung Mi-kyung32,638 9.58% 44,591 Elected
Cho Hae-jin25,409 8.38% 35,859 Not elected
Lee Young21,170 4.76% 27,110 Not elected
Do Tae-woo16,622 3.75% 21,295 Not elected
Won Young-sup11,265 2.82% 14,784 Not elected
Cho Dae-won8,559 3.42% 12,827 Not elected
Cheon Kang-jung3,633 0.77% 4,588 Not elected

Vice President (representing youths)

Electoral college Opinion polling Total
Kim Yong-tae41,763 38.02% 65,084
Lee Yong27,697 30.31% 46,285
Hong Jong-ki31,156 13.49% 39,431
Ham Seul-ong26,757 9.08% 32,323
Kang Tae-rin15,748 9.11% 21,336

See also

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