Mar 6 • 02:31 UTC 🇰🇷 Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

The People Power Party (PPP) has lost public support and raised less central party funding than the Justice Party and the Reform Party

The People Power Party's fundraising for its central party in 2025 is lower than that of progressive parties, with the Democratic Party raising nearly double the amount.

Recent data from South Korea's National Election Commission revealed that the fundraising efforts of the People Power Party (PPP) for its central party in 2025 have significantly lagged behind those of several progressive parties, including the Justice Party, the Progressive Party, and the Reform Party. The Democratic Party emerged as the top fundraiser, accumulating over 13.4 billion won, nearly double the funds raised by the PPP, which came in at approximately 7.19 billion won. This trend suggests a growing public discontent with the ruling party as other minor parties have collected relatively significant amounts even when compared to the PPP.

The report illustrated that the Democratic Party, with 171 members of the National Assembly, raised around 390.4 billion won, while the PPP, with 107 representatives, gathered only 185.1 billion won. The shift in fundraising dynamics raises concerns about the PPP's standing among voters and highlights a potential crisis of confidence in the party's governance. The Justice Party and the Progressive Party have also shown better performance in fundraising efforts, reflecting potential shifts in political alliances and voter sentiments.

Moreover, when analyzing the average amount raised per member, the Democratic Party again led with an average of 228 million won per member, whereas the PPP's average of 173 million won fell below that of the Reform Party. This could imply that not only is the PPP struggling to attract funds, but it also may face a challenging path ahead in maintaining support from both voters and constituents. Such financial struggles may impact the party's ability to compete effectively in future elections, prompting a need for strategic reassessment reinvention to regain voter trust.

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