Former President Yoon Seok-yeol Announces Voluntary Departure from the People Power Party

Former President Yoon Seok-yeol officially announced on the 17th that he will voluntarily leave the People Power Party.

On that day, Yoon stated on his Facebook, "Dear party members, I am leaving the People Power Party today."

Regarding the reason for his departure, Yoon explained, "Currently, the Republic of Korea stands at a critical crossroads of whether the system of liberal democracy will survive or collapse," and "My eagerness for the presidential victory is due to the fact that the fate of the Republic of Korea is at stake in this presidential election."

He particularly emphasized, "Leaving the People Power Party, which has been with me for a short political life and has made me the President of the Republic of Korea, is the best path I believe I can take to protect the victory and liberal democracy in this presidential election."

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Declaration of ‘White Armor Troops’ for Presidential Victory

Former President Yoon stated, "Although I am leaving the party, I will fight in the ‘white armor troops’ to protect freedom and sovereignty," and appealed for support for Kim Moon-soo of the People Power Party. This is interpreted as expressing a willingness to step back for the sake of the presidential victory rather than his political career.

He emphasized, "Without liberal democracy, there can be no sustainable economic development, happiness for citizens, or security," and said, "This election is the last chance to prevent totalitarian dictatorship and to protect liberal democracy and the rule of law."

Additionally, he urged party members, "I hope you will embrace the free Republic of Korea and the People Power Party even more passionately," and called for unity by saying, "Let us become a greater whole beyond our individual positions."

Yoon also urged the public, saying, "To the citizens who shared and confirmed the hot passion for protecting freedom and sovereignty last winter, as well as the youth, please support Kim Moon-soo of the People Power Party," and added, "Please make sure to participate in voting. Each of your votes is a pathway to protect this country's freedom and sovereignty and to achieve prosperity."

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