South Korean Conservative Party Selects Kim Moon-soo as Presidential Nominee

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South Korea's main conservative party has chosen a seasoned politician, Kim Moon-soo, as their presidential candidate for the upcoming election on June 3.

At 73 years old, Kim, a former labor activist turned politician, clinched the People Power Party (PPP) nomination with 56.5% of votes at their national convention in Goyang city, Gyeonggi Province, on Saturday.

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The snap election was called following the dramatic impeachment of the conservative President, Yoon Suk-yeol, after the Constitutional Court found him guilty of grossly violating his duties by unjustifiably declaring martial law on December 3. This move ended Yoon's presidency, forcing an early vote for his successor.

Kim previously served as labor minister under Yoon and was the governor of South Korea's Gyeonggi Province from 2006 to 2014.

Kim will face Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party candidate, who currently enjoys nearly half the public's support, according to a poll conducted by Realmeter on Monday. Kim, on the other hand, has 13% support.

Kim has promised to introduce business-friendly policies, taking a tough stance against North Korea and offering incentives for businesses, innovation, and science. He also expressed his commitment to supporting young workers and the underprivileged, reminiscing about his university days spent as a labor and democracy activist, resulting in his imprisonment and expulsion from school.

"I've never deserted the weakest among us, no matter how low their position," Kim stated.

The race has been shaken this week by a court ruling casting doubt on Lee Jae-myung's eligibility to run for the presidency. The Supreme Court overturned a lower court's acquittal of Lee in a previous race, citing election law violations. The case is set for review at an appeals court, with no clear timeline for a new ruling.

Yoon's former Prime Minister, Han Duck-soo, has announced his entry into the presidential race in hopes of capitalizing on his high profile. Han, though not part of the PPP, is rumored to be a potential partner for the conservatives, aiming to unite against the liberals in the election.

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Privacy PolicyreCAPTCHAThe South Korean presidential election on June 3, 2025, features seven candidates in total, with Kim Moon-soo and Lee Jae-myung representing the two major parties: the PPP and the DP.

Lee Jae-myung, the DP candidate, is a human rights lawyer-turned-politician who previously served as the governor of Gyeonggi Province. He is generally associated with progressive and liberal policies.

Kim Moon-soo, the PPP candidate, is a former labor activist who later moved to the conservative camp. He served as labor minister under the former president and was the governor of Gyeonggi Province from 2006 to 2014. He is expected to champion conservative policies.

Other candidates in the race aren't widely discussed in recent reports, with Lee Jun-seok of the New Reform Party, a minor conservative party, being mentioned.

The breaking news today is that the South Korean presidential election on June 3, 2025, will feature Kim Moon-soo, a conservative candidate from the People Power Party (PPP), who has promised to implement business-friendly policies and take a tough stance against North Korea.
General news reports indicate that there is a potential policy shift in South Korea as the PPP candidate, Kim Moon-soo, has guaranteed incentives for businesses, innovation, and science, in contrast to the progressive and liberal policies usually associated with the Democratic Party (DP).
As the South Korean election approaches, the political landscape is being reshaped by ongoing policy debates and the impact of war-and-conflicts issues, such as North Korea, on the candidates' platforms, with key players like Kim Moon-soo (PPP) and Lee Jae-myung (DP) leading the race.