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DPK's Lee Jae-myung and PPP's Kim Moon-soo Gear Up for Campaign Rallies in Key Seoul Area

Strategic Insights

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In the lead-up to the June 3 presidential election, Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) candidate Lee Jae-myung and People Power Party (PPP) candidate Kim Moon-soo are set to hold campaign rallies in the greater Seoul area, a key battleground with a population of over 26 million, or roughly half of the country's total 52 million people. With just two weeks to go until election day, Lee will focus on Gyeonggi Province, while Kim will appeal to voters in Seoul. According to a Realmeter survey, Lee leads with 50.2% support, followed by Kim with 35.6%, and Lee Jun-seok of the minor New Reform Party with 8.7%.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lee Jae-myung, the DPK candidate, will kick off his day with virtual talks with Korean expatriates living abroad to encourage overseas voting, which will take place for a week starting Tuesday.
  • He will then visit Uijeongbu, Goyang, Paju, and Gimpo in Gyeonggi Province to reach out to voters in the key battleground area.
  • Formerly, Lee served as the governor of Gyeonggi Province from 2018 to 2021.
  • Kim Moon-soo, the PPP candidate, will start his day by signing an agreement with the Federation of Artistic and Cultural Organizations of Korea to promote the arts sector in the western ward of Yangcheon.
  • He will then visit traditional markets in Gangseo, southern Seoul, and meet with "jjokbang" residents in Yeongdeungpo to learn about their challenges and living conditions.
  • Kim will later head to the southeastern parts of Seoul, including Seocho, Songpa, and Gangdong, as well as Hanam, Gyeonggi Province.

Statistics:

  • Population of greater Seoul area: approximately 26 million (half of South Korea's total population of 52 million)
  • Realmeter survey results: Lee Jae-myung (50.2% support), Kim Moon-soo (35.6% support), Lee Jun-seok (8.7% support)
  • Duration of overseas voting: one week (starting Tuesday)
  • Number of days until presidential election: 14 days

Sources:

  • Yoon Suk Yeol (former President, and opponent of Lee Jae-myung in election)
  • Realmeter survey, results not publicly available in the original text.
  • Lee Jae-myung's past governorship records as reported.
  • Kim Moon-soo's campaign rallies, Yangcheon ward association agreement.
  • Gyeonggi Province, Gimpo, Paju, Uijeongbu, Goyang, Hanam and Yeongdeungpo community reports.

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