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South Korea's Presidential Campaigns Officially Begin After Conservative Party Turmoil

Democratic Party's Lee Jae-myung leads polls as People Power Party's Kim Moon-soo launches campaign following internal disputes over his nomination.

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Acting President and Deputy Prime Minister Lee Ju-ho attends a meeting of the task force for strategies of economic security at the government complex in Seoul on May 7, 2025. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)
Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo (L) hugs People Power Party presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo during their meeting in Seoul on May 11, 2025. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • The June 3 snap presidential election was triggered by the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law order in December 2024.
  • Kim Moon-soo, the People Power Party's candidate, formally launched his campaign on May 12 after surviving an intraparty attempt to replace him with former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo.
  • Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party, the election's frontrunner, began his campaign in Seoul, emphasizing economic recovery and restoring democratic norms.
  • Kim Moon-soo has pledged to focus on economic revitalization, small business support, and national security, including plans for a potential summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.
  • Seven candidates have registered for the election, with televised debates and public rallies set to play a key role during the compressed 22-day campaign period.