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[CODIT] Comparative Analysis of Industrial Policy Pledges : Lee Jae-myung vs. Kim Moon-soo
The official campaign for Korea’s 21st presidential election began on May 12, 2025, marking the start of a compressed and high-stakes electoral race brought on by an unexpected early election. In response to the shortened timeline, leading candidates have quickly announced their key pledges through strategic messaging—focusing on the economy, innovation, national security, and the everyday lives of citizens.
CODIT briefly focuses primarily on the two frontrunners—Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo—and provides a strategic lens for comparing their industrial policy frameworks, which are highly relevant to business leaders, investors, and policy watchers.
Lee Jae-myung (Democratic Party) – Big Government, Strategic Investment Small Government, Market Autonomy
● State-led growth strategy with major public investments
● Focus on equity, institutional reforms, and public infrastructure
Kim Moon-soo (People Power Party) – Small Government, Market Autonomy
● Private-led innovation with a focus on deregulation
● Focus on efficiency, performance, and global competitiveness
Depending on the election outcome, the industrial operating environment in Korea could change drastically:
● If Lee wins, expect broader public participation in innovation, with increased access to funding, regulatory zones, and state-supported infrastructure—but also potentially more regulatory complexity and oversight.
● If Kim wins, businesses may benefit from tax relief, greater HR flexibility, and a deregulated innovation landscape—but may also face more competition in less structured markets.
In both cases, understanding the candidate’s vision is key to positioning your strategy—whether you’re planning capital investment, regional expansion, workforce changes, or public-private collaboration.
[CODIT] Comparative Analysis of Industrial Policy Pledges : Lee Jae-myung vs. Kim Moon-soo
The official campaign for Korea’s 21st presidential election began on May 12, 2025, marking the start of a compressed and high-stakes electoral race brought on by an unexpected early election. In response to the shortened timeline, leading candidates have quickly announced their key pledges through strategic messaging—focusing on the economy, innovation, national security, and the everyday lives of citizens.
CODIT briefly focuses primarily on the two frontrunners—Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo—and provides a strategic lens for comparing their industrial policy frameworks, which are highly relevant to business leaders, investors, and policy watchers.
Lee Jae-myung (Democratic Party) – Big Government, Strategic Investment Small Government, Market Autonomy
● State-led growth strategy with major public investments
● Focus on equity, institutional reforms, and public infrastructure
Kim Moon-soo (People Power Party) – Small Government, Market Autonomy
● Private-led innovation with a focus on deregulation
● Focus on efficiency, performance, and global competitiveness
Depending on the election outcome, the industrial operating environment in Korea could change drastically:
● If Lee wins, expect broader public participation in innovation, with increased access to funding, regulatory zones, and state-supported infrastructure—but also potentially more regulatory complexity and oversight.
● If Kim wins, businesses may benefit from tax relief, greater HR flexibility, and a deregulated innovation landscape—but may also face more competition in less structured markets.
In both cases, understanding the candidate’s vision is key to positioning your strategy—whether you’re planning capital investment, regional expansion, workforce changes, or public-private collaboration.
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