South Korea's conservative presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo concedes defeat


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  • Wednesday, 04 Jun 2025

Kim Moon-soo, the presidential candidate for South Korea's conservative People Power Party, speaks during his final campaign rally before election in Seoul, South Korea, June 2, 2025. REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's conservative presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo conceded defeat early on Wednesday in the June 3 snap election.

Kim told a press conference that he had congratulated his opponent, liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung, on his election victory.

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