The article examines the increasing far-right tendencies within South Korea's main opposition party, the People Power Party (PPP), and the simultaneous decline in its support. This dual process raises critical questions about the future of democracy in South Korea, as the PPP may either lead to its own demise or continue to pose a significant threat as an anti-democratic entity.

Historically, the PPP is perceived as the most significant threat to democracy and constitutional rule in its 40-year history since 1987. The party's politicians have not only systematically rejected the restoration of martial law and impeachment motions but have also openly incited violence against constitutional institutions, including courts and the Constitutional Court. After the Constitutional Court's impeachment decision, the PPP has maintained a stance of supporting martial law and denying insurrection, as well as indulging in conspiracy theories about fraudulent elections.

As the opposition party grows increasingly extreme, discussions about its potential dissolution have emerged as a necessary measure to defend democracy from political organizations that endorse substantial threats like coups. While arguments for dissolution echo the precedent of the Unified Progressive Party's dismantlement in 2014, significant challenges remain. The PPP enjoys a support base of 20%-30% among voters and its candidate received 41% of the vote in the last presidential election, indicating a fundamental legitimacy that complicates any attempts at its constitutional abolishment.