Seoul: Eleven candidates have registered to compete in the conservative People Power Party's (PPP) primary for the June 3 presidential election, the party announced as the two-day registration period concluded.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the list of notable contenders includes former Labor Minister Kim Moon-soo, former PPP Chairman Han Dong-hoon, PPP lawmakers Ahn Cheol-soo and Na Kyung-won, and former Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo. Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok and North Gyeongsang Governor Lee Cheol-woo have also thrown their hats into the ring.
Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo did not register, as previously confirmed by the party's floor leader, despite ongoing speculation about his possible candidacy.
The PPP's election committee is set to review the applications and will announce the list of candidates advancing to the first round of the primary on Wednesday. The party aims to finalize its nominee by May 3.