US EditionCandidate Spouses Take Center Stage in South Korea's Heated Presidential Race
- In South Korea's upcoming June 3, 2025 presidential election, candidate spouses have become a focal point amid scandals affecting the main contenders.
- The issue of "spouse risk" has gained prominence in the election following multiple controversies, such as allegations against Yoon's wife for accepting a luxury Dior handbag inappropriately, as well as legal challenges involving Lee and his spouse.
- Seol Nan-young, wife of conservative candidate Kim Moon-soo, campaigns independently to highlight her spouse's clean image and criticize the liberal frontrunner Lee Jae-myung and his wife over ethical questions.
- Kim Moon-soo pledged to appoint a special inspector if elected to investigate any wrongdoing by presidential family members, stating that first ladies have become linked to luxury instead of public service.
- Although Lee and his wife face criminal allegations that have fueled criticism, experts believe these accusations will not prevent Lee from maintaining his strong position as the frontrunner in the election.
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Malay Mail
AlKhaleej TodaySpouse risk takes centre stage in South Korea’s presidential election soap opera
SEOUL, May 27 — The wife of South Korea’s main conservative party candidate has taken a leading role ahead of next week’s elections, campaigning on her own to tarnish the image of the liberal frontrunner and his spouse and turbocharge her husband’s bid. Last week, Seol Nan-young even took her unusually vocal criticism onto Saturday Night Live Korea, joking about scandals dogging the wife of her husband’s chief rival and promoting a clean family …
Candidates' spouses take centre stage in South Korea’s heated presidential race
The wife of South Korea's main conservative party candidate has taken a leading role ahead of next week's elections, campaigning on her own to tarnish the image of the liberal frontrunner and his spouse and turbocharge her husband's bid.
Candidate spouses take centre stage in South Korea’s heated presidential race
By Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) -The wife of South Korea’s main conservative party candidate has taken a leading role ahead of next week’s elections, campaigning on her own to tarnish the image of the liberal frontrunner and his spouse and turbocharge her husband’s bid. Last week, Seol Nan-young even took her unusually vocal criticism onto Saturday Night Live Korea, joking about scandals dogging the wife of her husband’s chief rival and promoting…
Colorado Springs Gazette
Candidate spouses take centre stage in South Korea's heated presidential race
By Ju-min Park
K-Pop Idols Caught Avoiding Political Controversy Amid Election Season Buzz
Amid South Korea’s election season, K-Pop idols are finding themselves under heightened scrutiny. Particularly, many avoid representing either political party by avoiding colors like red and blue that could expose their political stance. Additionally, many try to avoid showing the numbers 1 or 2, representing the two political parties. Because of this, idols who often…Continue reading on Koreaboo
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