Kim Moonsu: "Grateful to Party Members for Relieving My Burden ... Will Quietly Support Jang Donghyuk"

Concession Speech After Narrow Defeat in Leadership Race
Pledges Support for New Leader Jang Donghyuk
Calls for Unity to Fight Against Lee Jaemyung's Regime

Kim Moonsu, former Minister of Employment and Labor, who was defeated in the People Power Party leadership race, said on August 26, "To be honest, I am grateful to my fellow party members for relieving me of a heavy burden in many ways," adding, "I will quietly and faithfully support the new party leader, Jang Donghyuk."

After narrowly losing the party leadership race at the People Power Party convention held at the National Assembly that day, Kim delivered his concession speech, saying, "I sincerely thank Jang Donghyuk, who has taken on the difficult role of party leader in these challenging times, as well as the newly elected Supreme Council members." He added, "I believe that, with Leader Jang and the Supreme Council at the center, we can unite to make the proud People Power Party a great party that will save Korea, its people, and pioneer the future. I trust that we will demonstrate strong leadership to fight and win against the dictatorial regime of Lee Jaemyung."

Jang Donghyuk, the new leader of the People Power Party (left), raises hands with candidate Kim Moonsu in greeting at the 6th party convention final held at the National Assembly Library on August 26, 2025. Photo by National Assembly Press Photographers Group

He also expressed his expectations and congratulations to Jang, who has emerged as a next-generation leader through this convention. Kim said, "I believe Leader Jang, who is now shouldering a great burden, will achieve great success, show remarkable political growth, and demonstrate outstanding leadership to save the country. With Leader Jang at the center, we must unite sincerely, without any factions, and focus solely on defeating the dictatorial regime of Lee Jaemyung and making Korea even greater."

In this party leadership election, Kim received 217,935 votes, but fell short of Jang, who received 220,301 votes. The election reflected 80% of the votes from the party member electoral college and 20% from a public opinion poll. Although Kim led in the public opinion poll, he ultimately lost due to the heavier weight of the party member vote.