South Korea’s ousted former President Yoon Suk-yeol announced on Saturday that he is leaving the conservative People Power Party. The brief statement, shared via his Facebook page, caught many by surprise. No official reasons have been given for his departure.
Key details:
- Who: Yoon Suk-yeol, removed from the presidency earlier this year.
- What: Withdrawing membership from the People Power Party.
- When: Announcement made Saturday.
- Where: Published on Facebook.
- Why: Not specified in the announcement.
Why it matters:
- This move marks a turning point for one of South Korea’s main conservative forces.
- Yoon’s next steps could reshape alliances and strategies ahead.
We will continue to track reactions from party leaders, rivals, and residents as South Korea’s political landscape adjusts to this unexpected development.
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South Korea's ex-President Yoon withdraws from conservative party
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