Strife Within: South Korean Right-wing Politics at a Crossroads

South Korean politics are in turmoil as right-wing candidate Kim Moon-soo accuses his own party of attempting to oust him in favor of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. The allegations come only weeks before a critical snap election scheduled for June 3.

Kim, having been officially chosen as the People Power Party's nominee, claims that party leaders are undermining his candidacy to promote Han, who does not belong to the PPP but was once the acting leader and former prime minister. Despite internal strife, the conservative camp faces external pressure from Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party.

Polls show a challenging road ahead for conservatives, with legal disputes escalating as Kim's supporters seek an injunction to halt party conventions. Meanwhile, senior PPP figures are orchestrating efforts, including a hunger strike, to push Kim towards unifying his campaign with Han's for a stronger electoral front.

(With inputs from agencies.)