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PPP Candidate Kim Moon-soo Apologizes for Yoon's Martial Law Attempt

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People Power Party (PPP) candidate Kim Moon-soo has apologized for the public's suffering caused by former President Yoon Suk Yeol's Dec. 3 martial law attempt, a move that ultimately removed Yoon from office. This marks Kim's first public comment on the crisis, as he launched his campaign for the June 3 presidential election. Kim emphasized that he would not have agreed to the martial law imposition, stating that "democracy is built on dialogue, compromise, and patience, not martial law." The PPP candidate will face off against Democratic Party (DP) candidate Lee Jae-myung, who currently leads in the polls.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kim Moon-soo, PPP candidate, has apologized for the public's suffering caused by former President Yoon Suk Yeol's Dec. 3 martial law attempt.
  • Kim emphasized that he would not have agreed to the martial law imposition, stating that "democracy is built on dialogue, compromise, and patience, not martial law."
  • The PPP candidate will face off against DP candidate Lee Jae-myung, who currently leads in the polls with 52.1% support in a Realmeter poll.
  • Kim's campaign agenda focuses on lowering business regulations and corporate taxes, fostering a business-friendly environment.
  • Kim vowed to develop nuclear-powered submarines to counter Pyongyang's nuclear threats and pursue unification with North Korea to save its people suffering from hunger and oppression.
  • Kim also announced support measures for the artificial intelligence sector, aiming to foster 200,000 young professionals and create a private-public fund worth 100 trillion won.

Statistics:

  • 52.1%: Lee Jae-myung's support in a Realmeter poll.
  • 31.1%: Kim Moon-soo's support in the same Realmeter poll.
  • 100 trillion won: The private-public fund Kim aims to create by drawing foreign investment.
  • 200,000: The number of young professionals Kim wants to foster in the artificial intelligence sector.
  • 3: The number of candidates in the hypothetical presidential election, including Lee Jae-myung, Kim Moon-soo, and Lee Jun-seok of the minor New Reform Party.

Sources:

  • Yonhap News Agency, May 12, 2025
  • Channel A, May 12, 2025 (cited in Yonhap News Agency)
  • Realmeter poll (released on Sunday, May 11, 2025, but exact publication date not provided)

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