국민의힘 Confirms 8 Candidates for Presidential Primary, Including Kim Moon-soo, Na Kyung-won, and Ahn Cheol-soo 🗳️

The People Power Party (국민의힘) has announced the eight candidates who will advance to the first round of its primary for the 21st presidential election. The lineup includes prominent figures such as Kim Moon-soo (김문수), Na Kyung-won (나경원), Ahn Cheol-soo (안철수), and Han Dong-hoon (한동훈). Here’s a breakdown of the key developments:

• Candidates Announced: The primary candidates, in no particular order, are:
• Kim Moon-soo (김문수), former Minister of Employment and Labor
• Na Kyung-won (나경원), Member of Parliament
• Ahn Cheol-soo (안철수), Member of Parliament
• Yang Hyang-ja (양향자), former Member of Parliament
• Yoo Jeong-bok (유정복), Mayor of Incheon
• Lee Cheol-woo (이철우), Governor of North Gyeongsang Province
• Han Dong-hoon (한동훈), former leader of the People Power Party
• Hong Joon-pyo (홍준표), Mayor of Daegu

Hwang Woo-yeo (황우여), chairman of the election management committee, stated that the candidates were carefully vetted for competitiveness and suitability to meet the expectations of the public.

Upcoming Events:

• Media Day: July 17
• Candidate Vision Presentation: July 18
• Debates: July 19-20 (Candidates divided into two groups, A and B)
• Public Opinion Poll: July 21-22 (100% public opinion 반영)

The top four candidates will be announced on the evening of July 22, based entirely on public opinion polls. This marks the beginning of the race to select the People Power Party’s nominee for the upcoming presidential election. Keep an eye on these developments as the field narrows!

Note: 국민의힘 (Gukminuihim) is the People Power Party, a major political party in South Korea.