Democratic Party: "Kim Moonsoo Goes Beyond Anti-Labor to Labor-Hating... Withdraw Candidacy"

"Openly Inciting Hatred and Prejudice"

The Democratic Party of Korea stated on May 24, "Kim Moonsoo, the People Power Party candidate, and his spouse Seol Nanyeong must sincerely apologize to the public and to workers for their remarks expressing hatred toward labor."

Kim Moonsoo, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, is speaking at the 2nd candidate debate for the 21st presidential election hosted by the National Election Commission at the KBS main building studio in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on May 23, 2025. Photo by National Assembly Press Photographers Group

Shin Hyunyoung, spokesperson for the election committee, said in a briefing that, according to a CBS No Cut News report, Seol made a series of abusive comments such as, "Do I look like someone who would join a union?" and "Unions are radical, tough, and unattractive," thereby openly inciting hatred and prejudice against unions. Shin added, "Such remarks are typical of Kim's spouse, who has blatantly disparaged the Serious Accidents Punishment Act."

Shin further stated, "At this point, this is not just anti-labor but labor-hating," and added, "If you intend to spread distorted perceptions and discriminatory views about labor, you should keep your mouth shut."

Shin also said, "Just imagining the future that Kim, who insults workers and tramples on labor rights, envisions for Korea's workplaces is horrifying and bleak," and called for Kim to withdraw his candidacy.