Reform Party candidate says People Power Party should force own candidate to resign, not him

Also on the campaign trail.

Reform Party candidate Lee Jun-seok has reaffirmed his resolve to remain in the presidential race

rejecting the People Power Party's push for a merger.

The resolve was shared on Monday with Lee adding that his party is determined to run and win the race and that the PPP should pressure its own candidate to resign not him.

The 40-year-old contender recently saw his approval rating reach 10 percent amid growing support from those in their 20s as well as 30s and from moderate voters.