US EditionSouth Korea’s main conservative party nominates Kim Moon Soo as its presidential candidate
- South Korea's main conservative People Power Party nominated former Labor Minister Kim Moon-soo as its presidential candidate on May 3, 2025, ahead of the June 3 snap election.
- The election follows President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment and removal by the Constitutional Court in April 2025 after his ill-fated December martial law declaration.
- Kim, a 73-year-old former labor activist and governor, won 56.5% in a televised party primary against Han Dong-hoon but trails liberal frontrunner Lee Jae-myung, who leads with nearly 50% support.
- Lee faces five ongoing criminal trials over corruption and may have eligibility questioned due to a recent Supreme Court order for a new election law trial, while Kim pledges business-friendly policies and a hard line against North Korea.
- Kim confronts an uphill battle amid severe political polarization, wavering moderate voters opposing both main candidates, and potential cooperation with Yoon's former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who recently joined the race.
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Hastings Tribune
GazetteXtraSouth Korea’s ruling party picks ex-minister as presidential nominee
South Korea’s ruling party has selected former labor minister Kim Moon-soo as its presidential candidate to take on opposition nominee Lee Jae-myung, who is leading opinion polls ahead of next month’s election.
South Korea’s Main Conservative Party Nominates Kim Moon Soo as Its Presidential Candidate
Former Labor Minister and staunch conservative Kim Moon Soo won the presidential nomination of South Korea’s main conservative party, facing an uphill battle against liberal front-runner Lee Jae-myung for the June 3 election. Observers say Kim will likely try to align with other conservative forces, such as former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, to prevent a split in conservative votes and boost prospects for a conservative win against Lee. In a pa…
Washington Times
einnews.comAfter ruling party primary, unified conservative bid for Korean presidency is signaled
Concluding its primary Saturday, South Korea's ruling People Power Party named its candidate for the country's upcoming presidential election - but it is far from clear if that winner will actually lead the conservative bloc into battle on June 3.
South Korea's conservative party announces presidential candidate ahead of snap polls in June
Kim Moon-soo won the People Power Party's nomination after shooting to public attention as the only cabinet member who refused to bow in apology for failing to prevent Yoon's attempted suspension of civilian rule and for opposing his impeachment
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