Representative Kim Gi-hyeon of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) of South Korea, one of the close aides to President Yoon Suk-yeol, was elected as the party's new chief on Wednesday.In the national convention of the governing conservative .
Four-term lawmaker Kim Gi-hyeon was elected new leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Wednesday in a boon for President Yoon Suk Yeol seeking to strengthen his grip on the party ahead of next year s general elections.
The ruling People Power Party (PPP) held a national convention Wednesday to pick a new leader to head the party through next year s general elections and help move President Yoon Suk Yeol s agenda forward.
Seoul, Mar 8 (EFE).- Parliamentarian Kim Gi-hyeon won Wednesday the leadership of the People’s Power Party (PPP), the ruling formation in South Korea in a victory that strengthens the position of current South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol within the bloc. Kim, 64, prevailed in the internal elections by gaining 53 percent of the votes of …
The ruling People Power Party (PPP) elected Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon as its new chairman, Wednesday, as the four-term lawmaker won more than 50 percent of the total votes during the party s national convention. Kim, who has been described as the most favored candidate by President Yoon Suk Yeol, won 52.93 percent of the votes to cruise past his rival, Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo, who secured 23.37 percent of the ballots, making a runoff between the top candidates unnecessary.