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Image manipulation and the politics of standing tall: Shoes touted for increasing height cause uproar due to potential impact on perceptions of power and status.

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Image manipulation and the politics of standing tall: Shoes touted for increasing height cause uproar due to potential impact on perceptions of power and status.

[Translated from the JoongAng Ilbo using a bit of sneaky AI and given a fresh lick of paint by our nifty website staff.]

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The People Power Party (PPP) primaries have reached the crunch point with Kim Moon-soo and Han Dong-hoon in the running for the top spot. These two heavyweights are the last men standing after surviving a gauntlet of votes and polls. Kim Moon-soo held the title of Labor Minister under the ousted Yoon Suk-yeol administration, whilst Han Dong-hoon used to steer the PPP ship and was also a former Justice Minister for Yoon[2][3][5]. In the race to the finish line, other noteworthy contenders, such as the outspoken Ahn Cheol-soo and the ever-combative Hong Joon-pyo, have been shown the door[3][5].

Despite the exodus, a few key players remain. Kim Moon-soo and Han Dong-hoon have demonstrated their staying power throughout the grueling primary season. They have traded barbs and criticisms, each trying to outdo the other in the race for the PPP nomination. The winner will go head to head with the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, Lee Jae-myung, in the general election.

The race has been heated, with accusations flying left and right. Kim Moon-soo has taken aim at Han Dong-hoon, accusing him of being a "career politician" and "out of touch with the people"[4]. Han Dong-hoon has hit back, casting doubts on Kim Moon-soo's commitment to the party and alleging that he is "too close to the Yoon administration's policies"[4].

In the midst of this political struggle, Hong Joon-pyo, a former PPP stalwart, recently announced his retirement from politics, stating, "I will now return to being a citizen"[6]. However, the 'strongman' Hong Joon-pyo is not out for the count just yet. He has thrown his hat into the presidential ring, declaring his intention to halts Lee Jae-myung's progress at any cost.

The presidential race is shaping up to be a doozy, with the PPP primaries' final round between Kim Moon-soo and Han Dong-hoon signaling the beginning of the endgame. The winner will face the formidable challenge of taking on the Democratic Party's Lee Jae-myung in the general election. The stakes are high, and no punches will be pulled in this no-holds-barred showdown.

The People Power Party (PPP) primaries have two major contenders left: Kim Moon-soo and Han Dong-hoon, both of whom have shown strongman-like resilience throughout the primary season. Yoon, a former policy ally of Han Dong-hoon, has bowed out of the race. Hong Joon-pyo, once a PPP leader, took a break from politics due to retirement but has returned as a presidential candidate in the general elections, aiming to be a strongman in halting the progress of Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party's candidate. The PPP primaries' final round between Kim Moon-soo and Han Dong-hoon portends an intense battle, raising mainstream political news and general-news headlines.

Campaigning is an interactive platform where political figures fashion their discourse to appeal to voters, frequently emphasizing visuals to solidify their support.
Campaigning for votes relies on conveyance of messages to the electorate, often influenced significantly by visual demonstrations.

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