Kim Moonsoo Reaches Out to All Generations
Meeting with Korea Senior Citizens Association
Announces Policy Pledges for Young People
On May 19, just fifteen days before the June 3 presidential election, Kim Moonsoo, the People Power Party's presidential candidate, met with seniors and young people in Seoul to appeal for their support. With the party having solidified its internal ranks following the departure of former President Yoon Sukyeol, Kim's strategy is to create a turning point through intensive campaigning in Seoul.
Kim began his day at 9 a.m. with his first official event, attending a meeting at the Korea Senior Citizens Association in Jung-gu, Seoul. During his meeting with Lee Joonggeun, president of the association, Kim pledged to increase the basic pension for vulnerable groups.
Kim Moonsoo, the People Power Party's presidential candidate, attended a meeting of the Korea Senior Citizens Association held at Booyoung Taepyeong Building in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 19th and shook hands with Lee Joonggeun, the president of the Senior Citizens Association. 2025.5.19 Photo by Kim Hyunmin
Specifically, he announced a plan to gradually raise the basic pension to 400,000 won per month for those in the bottom 50% income bracket. Kim stated, "We will expand job programs for seniors so they can enjoy a healthy and active later life," adding, "I will also work to raise the basic pension as much as possible."
Kim also unveiled pledges aimed at young people. At Cheonggye Plaza, under the theme "The Korea Young People Want," he personally announced his youth policy pledges. Key points include enacting a Fair Recruitment Act and introducing a military service bonus point system. He plans to completely revise and supplement the current Recruitment Procedure Act to strengthen penalties for unfair practices such as solicitation, bribery, and personal connections in the hiring process.
For office workers, Kim proposed reforming the wage system and promoting flexible work arrangements. He explained that employees should be compensated based on their work regardless of age or years of service, and that high-income professionals would be exempt from the 52-hour workweek regulation.
In the afternoon, Kim is scheduled to wrap up his day with a street campaign at Seoul Station Plaza. Having consolidated support in the People Power Party stronghold of the Yeongnam region last week and created space to quell internal discord following former President Yoon's voluntary departure, Kim is now seeking to broaden his appeal to centrist voters.
Shin Dongwook, spokesperson for the People Power Party's election committee, said, "Over the past weekend, much of the awkwardness and internal conflict has been resolved," adding, "Starting with the intensive campaign at Seoul Station, we will create an opportunity for a turnaround."
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