South Korea heads to local elections under shadow of disgraced former president - Reuters
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Despite being barred from standing in the June 3 snap election, former President Yoon Suk Yeol's influence continues to loom over the poll, as he drew extreme religious figures and right-wing YouTubers into mainstream politics.
Despite being barred from standing in the June 3 snap election, former President Yoon Suk Yeol's influence continues to loom over the poll, as he drew extreme religious figures and right-wing YouTubers into mainstream politics.
The People Power Party is wrestling over whether to nominate former National Assembly Deputy Speaker Jeong Jin-seok, fearing the local elections could turn into a referendum on pro-Yoon forces.
The People Power Party granted uncontested nominations to former Korea Communications Commission Chair Lee Jin-sook and former Vice Chair Kim Tae-gyu, drawing criticism for their controversial backgrounds.
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