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South Korea opposition party picks backer of ousted President Yoon as leader

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26-08-2025 16:40 HKT
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Jang Dong-hyeok, the newly elected leader of the main opposition People Power Party looks on next to his rival candidate Kim Moon-soo during the final round of its convention in Seoul, South Korea, August 26, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
Jang Dong-hyeok, the newly elected leader of the main opposition People Power Party looks on next to his rival candidate Kim Moon-soo during the final round of its convention in Seoul, South Korea, August 26, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
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