PPP Prepares to Choose Presidential Nominee for Upcoming June Vote
New Article:
Former Labor Minister Kim Moon-soo and ex-People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon faced off in a heated debate in Seoul on April 30, 2025. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]
This dynamic showdown was part of the People Power Party's presidential primary, aired live on TV Chosun.
During the debate, both candidates fireshot their barbs over various policy issues. Here's a sneak peek into their clash:
- Virtual Asset Investments: Han Dong-hoon targeted Kim Moon-soo for suggesting the National Pension Service invest in virtual assets, stating concerns about their volatility. In response, Kim Moon-soo acknowledged the risks but emphasized the incorporation of stabilization measures.
- Economic Growth Plans: The conversation veered towards Kim Moon-soo's ambitious plans to establish five mega cities, as well as expanding the GTX (Great Train Express) across the nation[5].
- Political Relations: The debate touched upon broader political issues, such as the dynamics with former President Yoon Suk-yeol and collaborating with acting President Han Duck-soo[2].
While the debate was intense, it primarily aimed to analyze each candidate's policies, rather than slinging personal mudslinging[5].
- In the heated debate between former Labor Minister Kim Moon-soo and ex-People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon, audio_0 captured Han Dong-hoon expressing his opinion about Kim Moon-soo's suggestion for the National Pension Service to invest in virtual assets.
- During the Seoul debate, the dialogue between the two candidates on the topic of economic growth plans included discussion about Kim Moon-soo's proposal to create five mega cities and expand the GTX across the nation.
- The joint press corps was present for the Seoul debate where Han Dong-hoon criticized Kim Moon-soo's political relations, particularly his collaborations with former President Yoon Suk-yeol and acting President Han Duck-soo.
- The general news coverage following the Seoul debate on April 30, 2025, featured in-depth analysis of the candidates' policy-and-legislation discussions, with a focus on their views on virtual asset investments, economic growth plans, and political relations in Seoul's politics.
