Kim Moon Soo Secures Conservative Presidential Nomination Ahead of June 3 Election
Former Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo wins presidential nomination in South Korea, preparing for a challenging election against liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung.
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Former Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo has secured his party's nomination for the June 3 presidential election, winning 56.5% of the vote despite facing significant opposition from liberal front-runner Lee Jae-myung. Kim aims to unite conservative factions to strengthen his candidacy and has pledged to implement business-friendly policies, fight corruption, and bolster military alliances. His campaign follows the controversial impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, which has divided conservative support. As public favor leans towards Lee, Kim must navigate a politically charged environment, especially with ongoing legal challenges facing Lee.
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Kim Moon Soo secured 56.5% of votes in the primary, defeating Han Dong-hoon, and gained support by refusing to apologize for Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law decree and opposing his impeachment, aligning with conservative sentiments.
Kim's nomination follows Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment and removal in April 2025 over his controversial martial law imposition in December 2024, which divided conservatives and prompted calls for unification.
Kim aims to ally with figures like former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who declared an independent bid, to unify conservative votes and prevent a split against Lee Jae-myung's Democratic Party.
While explicit policies are not detailed in current reports, Kim’s refusal to apologize for Yoon’s martial law and opposition to impeachment suggest a focus on conservative governance and national stability.
Lee Jae-myung remains the front-runner in polls, with Kim facing an uphill battle due to conservative divisions post-Yoon’s impeachment and Lee’s broader public appeal.
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