People Power Party presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo said on the 1st that he is "totally unaware" of the allegations regarding the extreme-right group "Rebox School" manipulating comments.
Kim met with reporters after finishing on-site campaigning in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, in the afternoon, and said, "Such matters should not be discussed without basis."
Earlier, a media outlet reported that a conservative group named "Rebox School" created a comment manipulation team called "Jasonggun" (Army of Free Fingers Rescuing the Nation) to manipulate public opinion ahead of the presidential election. In relation to this, the Democratic Party of Korea raised the possibility of a connection between the group and Kim.
When asked about reports that "Kim appeared in a promotional video for Rebox School and individuals associated with the group claimed that he ran as a candidate for the Christian Freedom Unification Party he founded," Kim responded, "I am completely unaware. Moreover, I don't even know who is posting comments for our party, so why would I know about comments from Rebox School?" and called it "nonsensical talk."
He also responded to the suggestion of whether he participated in a lecture by a group related to the Rebox School in 2018, saying, "It's not a matter of whether I know anyone from Rebox School, but the comments are the issue, aren't they?" When asked whether he knows the head of Rebox School, Son Mo, he remarked, "The question itself doesn't hold up," and added, "It's impossible to answer a question based on something that cannot be answered; questions like those regarding comments do not hold up."
Kim also commented on the previous day's rally hosted by Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon of the Sarang Jeil Church, where former President Yoon Suk-yeol issued a statement in support in a relay format, saying, "Former President Yoon is no longer part of our party as he has left it," and added, "It's not something I should discuss."
He also addressed the resignation of independent presidential candidate Hwang Kyo-ahn to declare his support for him, saying, "Former Prime Minister Hwang and this candidate were representatives of our party," and stated, "It's only right and proper for the People Power Party to unite as one." Regarding the issue of unification with Reform Party candidate Lee Jun-seok, he noted, "It's not over yet. I expect various positive outcomes," adding, "I will not lose hope until the end."
Kim expressed his views on the current election landscape, stating, "In various polls, we are showing a 'golden cross,' meaning we are ahead. I can't disclose them, but public sentiment is undergoing significant changes," asserting that "the situation has already flipped, and a major turnaround is occurring."