🇰🇷 A Bold Political Move: Kim Moon-soo Enters the Race
On July 20, 2025, former Minister of Employment and Labor Kim Moon-soo officially announced his candidacy for the leadership of the People Power Party during a press conference at the party’s headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul.
With a grave tone, he declared:
“I’m running to correct the direction of our party and to stop the reckless dictatorship of Lee Jae-myung’s regime.”
He emphasized his mission to restore strong opposition, protect democratic values, and revive public trust.
💬 “This Is Not a Republic Anymore”
Kim Moon-soo didn’t mince words, claiming:
“Under Lee Jae-myung, Korea is no longer a democratic republic. Radical leftist, anti-American, and criminal elements have overtaken the government.”
He criticized the administration for legislative overreach, weakening the executive and judicial branches, and damaging South Korea’s traditional US alliance.
🔥 Reform Promises and Response to Controversies
- Proposes: “Emergency Legal Aid Task Force” for victims of political oppression
- Criticized: Reform efforts from within, calling them “self-destructive” if not procedurally fair
- Defended: Historian Jeon Han-gil’s party entry amid internal controversy
“Even I faced opposition when I joined — and I’ve since proven my commitment,” Kim noted.
🗓️ What’s Next?
The People Power Party’s national convention is set for August 22 in Cheongju, with major contenders like An Cheol-soo, Jang Seong-min, and Yang Hyang-ja already in the race. Na Kyung-won announced she will not run.
🔗 Internal Link: Visit all K-Politics Briefings »
🔗 External Link: Original article source (DongA Ilbo)
최신 댓글