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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Hyung-Jin Kim

Who is Kim Moon Soo, South Korea’s staunch conservative presidential candidate?

Former Labor Minister and staunch conservative Kim Moon Soo won the presidential nomination of South Korea’s main conservative party, facing an uphill battle against liberal front-runner Lee Jae-myung for the June 3 election.

Observers say Mr Kim will likely try to align with other conservative forces, such as former prime minister Han Duck-soo, to prevent a split in conservative votes and boost prospects for a conservative win against Mr Lee.

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