Spouse risk takes centre stage in South Korea’s presidential election soap opera

Seol Nan-young, wife of South Korean conservative presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo, is actively campaigning against liberal frontrunner Lee Jae-myung and his wife, Kim Hye-kyung. Seol is focusing on allegations of corruption against the couple, particularly Kim Hye-kyung's misuse of a government credit card. This "spouse risk" is a key election issue, especially after scandals involving the wives of previous candidates impacted election outcomes. Kim Moon-soo trails in the polls but his wife's aggressive campaigning aims to boost his image and highlight ethical concerns surrounding his opponent.