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Duck-soo Han initiates political campaign, targets to be the first conservative president hailing from Honam region.

In the event that Han Duck-soo overcomes the obstacles in his path, he may be the inaugural conservative president from the Honam region. The question of whether Han will also be the first president with a civil service examination past is contingent upon the voters' ballots.

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Duck-soo Han initiates political campaign, targets to be the first conservative president hailing from Honam region.

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Chang Se-jeong (JoongAng Ilbo editorial writer)

The former Prime Minister, Han Duck-soo, tendered his resignation the previous day and, at a National Assembly gathering in Yeouido, western Seoul, declared his intention to run for the upcoming presidential election on May 2 [YONHAP].

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PPP's Kim Moon-soo Pays Respects

On May 4, Kim Moon-soo, the PPP's presidential candidate, honored the fallen with incense at the Memorial Tower located at Seoul National Cemetery, Dongjak District [NEWS1].

Kim Moon-soo's Victory in PPP Nomination

Following the PPP primaries, the conservative candidate Kim Moon-soo (former labor minister) won the nomination with a whopping 56.5% of the votes [Korea JoongAng Daily].

Potential Merger of PPP with Han Duck-soo

The People Power Party (PPP) is set to establish an intraparty organization to evaluate a potential alliance with Han Duck-soo for the presidential election [Yonhap News Agency].

The June 3, 2025, presidential election in South Korea presents a significant clash between the conservative Kim Moon Soo of the People Power Party against the liberal Democratic Party's Lee Jae-myung, who is the presumed nominee [The Washington Post]. Kim Moon Soo, a former labor minister and recent PPP nominee (56.5% primary votes) aims to gather conservative support, possibly through strategic alignments with political figures such as former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. Lee Jae-myung, anticipated to secure the Democratic Party nomination, aspires to reinforce his party's influence during the conservative impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol [The Washington Post]. The election follows the tumultuous dismissal of President Yoon Suk Yeol due to a contentious martial law proposal [Associated Press].

  1. Chang Se-jeong, an editorial writer, discussed the potential alliance between Han Duck-soo, the former Prime Minister, and the People Power Party (PPP) for the upcoming presidential election.
  2. In the realm of business news, Kim Moon-soo, the conservative PPP nominee who secured 56.5% of the primary votes, is considering forming strategic partnerships with political figures such as Han Duck-soo.
  3. The political landscape of South Korea is heating up, with the arts and culture community eagerly awaiting the outcome of the presidential election, which features a contest between the conservative Kim Moon Soo and the presumed Democratic Party nominee, Lee Jae-myung.
  4. This intraparty political maneuvering within the PPP, with Kim Moon-soo's possible alliance with Han Duck-soo and the upcoming resignation of the former Prime Minister, may significantly influence the outcome of the upcoming presidential election in Seoul.
  5. Meanwhile, in the realm of general news, speculation swirls around the potential impact of Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party nominee, in reinforcing his party's influence following the controversial impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol and his contentious martial law proposal.
A potential conservative president from Honam could be Han Duck-soo if he overcomes the obstacles in his path. However, the possibility of Han Duck-soo becoming the first president from a civil service examination background relies entirely on the electorate's choice.
In light of potential obstacles, Han Duck-soo might ascend as Honam's first conservative president. If elected, he would also hold the distinction of being the first president with a civil service examination background, a decision ultimately resting with the voters.
Potential conservative leader Han Duck-soo from Honam faces challenges to secure presidency; his background in civil service examinations may gain him unique distinction if elected, contingent upon voter's choice.

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