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

The South Korean presidential election has been postponed after President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed for violating his duties during a martial law declaration on December 3. His conservative People Power Party has chosen former labor minister Kim Moon-soo as their candidate, focusing on business-friendly policies and a tough stance against North Korea. Meanwhile, Lee Jae-myung of the liberal Democratic Party remains the frontrunner with nearly 50% public support but faces uncertainty after legal challenges arose over his previous acquittal in a presidential race. Han Duck-soo, Yoon’s former prime minister, has also entered the race, potentially supporting conservatives to counter Lee.