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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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  1. South Korea’s conservatives pick hardline Kim Moon-soo as presidential candidate

    The conservatives trail the liberals in public support, although they have narrowed the gap since the initial weeks after the martial law declaration in early December.

    South Korea’s conservatives pick hardline Kim Moon-soo as presidential candidate

    The GuardianThe Guardian·12d
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  2. S Korea’s conservative party picks Kim Moon-soo as presidential candidate

    The election was triggered by the dramatic impeachment of conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol after South Korea’s Constitutional Court ruled that he had grossly violated his duties by declaring martial law without justification on December 3.

    S Korea’s conservative party picks Kim Moon-soo as presidential candidate

    Al JazeeraAl Jazeera·12d
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Updated: May 3rd, 2025, 6:23 AM ET

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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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