Seoul: The People Power Party (PPP) is set to select its standard-bearer for the June presidential election at a party convention on Saturday, who will face Democratic Party (DP) presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung. Former Labor Minister Kim Moon-soo and former PPP leader Han Dong-hoon are competing for the nomination for the June 3 vote, which will determine the successor to impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the PPP will determine its candidate based on a combination of an electorate vote and public opinion polling conducted between Thursday and Friday, with the results expected around 4 p.m. Kim has gained momentum within the conservative base after refusing to apologize for Yoon's martial law decree in December and opposing his impeachment. In contrast, Han Dong-hoon publicly denounced the decree and supported Yoon's removal from office.

Even with the PPP's nomination, the race may not be settled. The primary has been overshadowed by speculation over a potential presidential bid by former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who is seen as a strong conservative contender. The 75-year-old Han, who had served as acting president after Yoon's impeachment, formally declared his candidacy on Friday.

Although not affiliated with any party, Han Duck-soo is widely expected to seek coordination with the PPP nominee to unify the conservative vote against DP candidate Lee Jae-myung, who is currently leading public opinion polls. Kim expressed openness to unifying the conservative candidacy with Han Duck-soo, while Han Dong-hoon has criticized the former prime minister for attempting to enter the race without going through the party's primary process.