Independent presidential candidate Hwang Kyo-ahn announced on the 1st his withdrawal from the race and his support for Kim Moon-soo, the candidate from the People Power Party.

Independent presidential candidate Hwang Kyo-ahn holds an emergency press conference regarding his withdrawal and support for People Power Party candidate Kim Moon-soo at Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 1st. /Courtesy of News1

Hwang noted that on this day, "We need to gather our last strength, so I will support candidate Kim Moon-soo. I will support what candidate Kim is doing," and he added, "I will resign and do my best to help Kim in order to ensure we can maintain our government."

He also remarked, "Now, my last remaining task is to prevent election fraud," noting, "Fortunately, candidate Kim promised to address election fraud."

He added, "The critical task is to prevent Lee Jae-myung from being elected," asserting, "Candidate Kim is also someone who can fight against anti-state forces."

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