YS's Second Son Kim Hyun-chul Declares Support for Han Dong-hoon; Han Vows to Inherit 'Kim Young-sam Spirit'

In a significant development for the upcoming by-election in Busan's Buk District, Han Dong-hoon, a candidate representing the People Power Party, has secured the endorsement of Kim Hyun-chul, the second son of the late former President Kim Young-sam (YS) and chairman of the Kim Young-sam Presidential Memorial Foundation.

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Chairman Kim Hyun-chul will declare his support on the 23rd.

This declaration of support, announced by Han Dong-hoon via his social media, is expected to lend considerable weight to his campaign. Kim Hyun-chul is slated to formally announce his backing for Han at the candidate's campaign office, where he will articulate his reasons for supporting Han's bid for the parliamentary seat.

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On the 23rd at 2 PM, Chairman Kim, son of former President Kim, is scheduled to visit the Han Dong-hoon campaign office to personally state his support and reasons for endorsing Han Dong-hoon in this Buk District by-election.

Han Dong-hoon has consistently emphasized his commitment to upholding the spirit of YS, a revered figure in South Korean political history. "I have always strived to inherit the YS spirit," Han stated, highlighting a shared ideological ground with the former president's legacy.

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I have always strived to inherit the YS spirit.

This endorsement is not entirely unexpected. Kim Hyun-chul had previously voiced his support for Han on social media, stating, "I believe that for the future of sound conservatism, Han Dong-hoon's victory is the natural and righteous path." He further suggested that many who care about and are concerned for the conservative movement share this view. The backing from the Kim Young-sam Presidential Memorial Foundation chairman signals a potential consolidation of conservative support around Han Dong-hoon's candidacy.

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I believe that for the future of sound conservatism, Han Dong-hoon's victory is the natural and righteous path.