K-pop campaign: Indonesia’s first election candidate from South Korea sets social media abuzz

Mr Kim Chong-Sung, 58, who became an Indonesian citizen 10 years ago, uses “K-pop” as his campaign slogan. ST PHOTO: WAHYUDI SOERIAATMADJA
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

JAKARTA – A South Korea-born lawyer who is running for a seat in Indonesia’s national Parliament is attracting buzz on social media.

Mr Kim Chong-Sung, 58, who became an Indonesian citizen 10 years ago, even uses “K-pop” as his campaign slogan, but it carries a meaning beyond the common reference to South Korean popular music.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.