Kim calls for political system reform, apologizes to doctors for prolonged collective action

Up next we turn to the conservative camp whose contender Kim Moon-soo remains here in the metropolitan region.

For details I have Kim Do-yeon joining me live.

Do-yeon welcome back.

Let's begin with his pledge for political reform.

That's right, Sun-hee.

First I’m at Bucheon Metro Station in Gyeonggi-do Province this is also Kim's old congressional district, where he served three terms

He’s set to take the stage behind me at any moment now.

Before that, as you said, he made headlines earlier today with a last-minute press conference, calling for sweeping political reform.

Take a listen.

"Will we achieve a second wave of democratization? Or head toward an authoritarian presidential system? I'm deeply concerned."

His message comes amid concerns that if front-runner Lee Jae-myung wins, the Democratic Party—already holding a majority—would wield even more control.

Kim pledged to cut the number of lawmakers by 10 percent—down from 300 to 270—and allow the opposition to appoint an independent inspector general to oversee the executive.

He also vowed to raise the threshold for impeachment motions and shield the judiciary and investigative bodies from political interference.

This all comes as Lee faces ongoing legal troubles and the DP has already submitted around 30 impeachment motions this year—only one of which, against President Yoon, was upheld.

And Do-yeon what else was on his agenda today?

Kim spent the day meeting with a range of groups—from business leaders and medical associations to women’s and early childhood education organizations.

He also chaired a campaign meeting at the Korea Exchange, where he laid out his vision for stock market reform.

Take a listen.

"We'll limit economic offenders from trading, strengthen market surveillance and crackdowns, and enhance shareholder protections. In company spin-offs, we'll guarantee priority shares for original shareholders."

At his meeting with Korea’s top five business organizations, Kim emphasized support for industry—pointing to his record as Gyeonggi Governor.

He pledged to eliminate barriers facing women and ensure their safety.

And when sitting down with medical leaders, Kim issued an apology for pushing healthcare reform, which led to a collective action by medical doctors.

It's been prolonged for over a year with the situation not completely settled even yet.

He says he's not taking doctors' sides, but he does feel if all doctors acted together, there is an issue with the government which he was a Cabinet member of.

That’s all from Bucheon. Back to you, Sun-hee.

All right Do-yeon thank you for that coverage of the conservative camp.