Digital hermitage exhibition opens at Seoul's Oil tank culture park SEOUL, May 19 (AJP) - A digital exhibition of Russia's Hermitage Museum, considered one of the world's three greatest museums, is being held at the Oil Tank Culture Park in Sangam, Mapo-gu, Seoul. On Monday, May 18, diplomatic envoys from 31 countries, including Russia, visited the exhibition featuring majestic masterpieces created over centuries. Russian Ambassador to South Korea Georgy Zinoviev emphasized, "What I want to stress is that this project is the first attempt in the history of the Hermitage Museum and the first digital exhibition held overseas." About 30 representative masterpieces selected by the Hermitage have been digitally reborn through cutting-edge technology, marking a significant milestone as the first case combining a world-class museum's curation with digital technology. The exhibition employs ultra-precise scanning technology used in the aerospace industry. The digital works faithfully reproduce the original's materiality and three-dimensionality by precisely implementing brushstrokes, canvas texture, and even color layers. 2026-05-19 18:02:06

Lee, Takaichi agree to deepen energy, supply chain cooperation SEOUL, May 19 (AJP) - South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed on Tuesday to expand cooperation on energy security and supply chains amid the prolonged conflict in the Middle East. After a summit at Lee's hometown of Andong, a historic city in southern South Korea, the two leaders shared the view that Seoul and Tokyo need to work more closely together as global supply chains and energy markets face growing uncertainty. "We agreed to further expand cooperation on supply chains," Lee said at a joint press conference following the summit. Lee said Takaichi also proposed cooperation with other Asian countries facing supply disruptions. Japan has announced plans to push for "Power Asia," a program designed to provide about US$10 billion in financial support to Southeast Asian countries and others struggling to secure crude oil and petroleum products. Lee said South Korea and Japan also agreed to strengthen cooperation in liquefied natural gas and crude oil, calling them key energy sources for both countries. "We agreed to further strengthen cooperation in LNG and crude oil," Lee said. "We also agreed to deepen information sharing and communication channels regarding crude oil supply, demand and reserves." Both sides did not clearly say in their joint press remarks whether they would lend each other surplus crude oil in the event of a supply shortage. Tuesday's summit came as Seoul and Tokyo have been trying to maintain momentum in improving relations through the so-called shuttle diplomacy between the neighboring countries. Calling it his fourth summit with Takaichi since she took office in October, Lee said, "This truly shows the essence of shuttle diplomacy between South Korea and Japan." The meeting was especially symbolic, coming just months after Lee visited Takaichi’s hometown of Nara in January. "After visiting your hometown of Nara in January and receiving such warm hospitality, I am deeply honored and pleased to welcome you today here in Andong, where I was born and raised," Lee told Takaichi at the start of the talks. Lee said the two countries have continued to expand cooperation in recent months, citing a bilateral supply chain partnership signed in March and a memorandum of cooperation between the two countries' police agencies aimed at strengthening joint responses to scam crimes. "Our relations are moving forward toward the future without a day's pause," Lee said. He also pointed to working-level talks on DNA testing related to victims of the Chosei coal mine and a consultative body on shared social issues as examples of new areas of cooperation. Lee said the worsening international environment has made cooperation among friendly countries more urgent. "The international situation is now in the midst of a storm," Lee said. "Cooperation and communication among friendly countries are needed more than ever." He said South Korea and Japan had both joined international efforts related to the Strait of Hormuz including initiatives led by France and the U.K., to help ensure maritime safety and freedom of navigation. He also said the two countries helped each other secure seats on flights for citizens stranded in the Middle East. On regional security, Lee said he and Takaichi reaffirmed the importance of South Korea-U.S. cooperation and trilateral cooperation among South Korea, the U.S. and Japan. Lee also said he emphasized the need for South Korea, Japan and China to respect one another, cooperate and seek common interests to promote regional peace and stability. On North Korea, Lee said he explained his government's goal of building "a peaceful Korean Peninsula where there is no need to fight," allowing the two Koreas to coexist peacefully and grow together. The wording contrasted with Lee's remarks after his January summit with Takaichi in Nara, when he said the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and lasting peace. Lee's statement Tuesday did not include the phrase "denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula." Takaichi thanked Lee and South Korea for the welcome and said she was pleased to continue shuttle diplomacy in Andong. "I am very pleased that we are able to practice shuttle diplomacy here in Andong, President Lee's hometown," Takaichi said. She said the international community is facing "an extremely difficult time" including the situation in the Middle East, and called for South Korea and Japan to play a greater role in regional stability. "Through the leadership of President Lee and myself, it is very important to steadily develop the positive momentum in Japan-South Korea relations," Takaichi said. "It is also important for our two countries to play a central role in stabilizing the Indo-Pacific region." Takaichi said she hoped to have a candid exchange of views "for the interests of both sides and for peace and stability in the region and the international community." South Korean officials attending the talks included Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, national security adviser Wi Sung-lac, policy chief Kim Yong-beom and presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik. The Japanese side included Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki, National Security Secretariat Secretary General Keiichi Ichikawa and Japanese Ambassador to South Korea Koichi Mizushima. 2026-05-19 18:00:58

Samsung strike threat highlights widening Korea-U.S. divide in AI-era pay SEOUL, May 19 (AJP) - With memory giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix posting operating margins above 70 percent and quarterly chip profits of $25 billion to $35 billion, South Korea's AI-boom windfall has laid bare a compensation system still tethered to the industrial era — and the workers who built it want their share. Marathon government-mediated labor talks, watched closely by the president, politicians and investors alike, underscore the national stakes: Samsung alone accounts for roughly 20 percent of Korea's outbound shipments, and any disruption to its chipmaking lines would reverberate far beyond the factory floor. At the center of the dispute is the bonus cap. The National Samsung Electronics Union is demanding that 15 percent of operating profit be allocated to bonuses and that existing caps be abolished — a demand that has reignited a broader debate over whether South Korean companies need more transparent, equitable compensation systems. "The problem isn't the money. There just aren't clear and transparent standards," said a 31-year-old employee at a large Seoul-based company. The tension reflects a structural divergence from the United States, where AI-driven growth has largely translated into intensified talent competition and equity-based rewards. In Korea, the same boom has triggered recurring labor conflict. Wage data illustrate how much Korean pay growth depends on bonuses. According to the Ministry of Employment and Labor's Labor Force Survey, special payments — including performance bonuses — rose 8.1 percent in the first half of 2025, far outpacing the 2.9 percent increase in fixed wages. Yet profit-sharing has been uneven in application. Ministry data submitted to lawmaker Kim Ui-sang of the People Power Party on May 8 show that 43.8 percent of employers with 300 or more workers and 46.2 percent of those with over 1,000 employees pay bonuses based on annual income — compared with just 6.4 percent of companies with fewer than 300 staff. Korea's so-called performance-sharing system distributes bonuses based on overall corporate results rather than individual contribution, in contrast to the more individualized, equity-driven models common at U.S. tech firms. And even within the chip sector, the rewards remain concentrated at the top. Samsung works with roughly 150 suppliers and some 35,000 subcontracted workers — none of whom are party to the bonus dispute. "In the U.S., compensation is increasingly treated as a function of measurable contribution and strategic importance rather than role equivalence," said Erik Cambria, a professor of artificial intelligence at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. He said major U.S. tech companies are rapidly shifting toward selective compensation structures, concentrating equity and long-term incentives on engineers and researchers viewed as critical to AI development. The scale is striking. OpenAI's average stock-based compensation reached approximately $1.5 million per employee in 2025, among the highest levels in the industry, according to financial data reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. Meta reported $20.4 billion in share-based compensation that year, while Alphabet reported $27.1 billion. The demand for high-impact AI talent is also surging. U.S. job postings for "forward-deployed engineers" — specialists who integrate AI systems directly into enterprise operations — jumped roughly 729 percent over the past year, rising from 643 openings in April 2025 to 5,330 in April 2026, according to Indeed. "While AI is standardizing routine execution, the ability to create strategic value is becoming increasingly concentrated among a small group of 'superstar' talent," said Choi Jae-pil, a management professor at Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School of Business. Choi noted that AI could make performance assessments more quantifiable and transparent, potentially making differentiated pay structures more palatable to workers — but cautioned that the shift would be harder to implement in Korea, where cash bonuses and group-based compensation remain the norm. Structural differences in the labor market compound the problem, analysts say. "Dissatisfied workers in the U.S. can easily move to other firms, pushing companies to offer better compensation to retain talent," said Shin Hyun-han, a finance professor at Yonsei University. In Korea, changing jobs carries greater risks — income loss, social stigma and career uncertainty — leaving workers with fewer exit options and more internal grievance. "Even higher bonuses may not fully resolve the frustrations of workers who feel they cannot leave," Shin said. Korean firms also tend to rely on managers' subjective judgment, often informing employees of evaluation standards only after assessments are completed — partly, Shin said, out of concern that explicit criteria could expose companies to legal challenges. U.S. companies, by contrast, tend to disclose KPIs and OKRs upfront, driven by greater labor mobility and competition for talent. The simmering tensions within Samsung — spanning both its chip and non-chip divisions — reflect a broader sense of exclusion among workers who see record-breaking profits celebrated at the top while little trickles down. "We can only watch with envy," said an employee at a parts manufacturer, who said bonuses flow mainly to flagship companies while suppliers and subcontractors are left out. "The problem is that the standards constantly change or remain unclear." Yet experts warn that importing the U.S. model wholesale carries its own risks. "Higher rewards in the U.S. also come with greater risks, including layoffs and income volatility," said Kim Jin-young, an economics professor at Korea University. "If workers expect to share in profits, they must also be willing to share the risks when business conditions deteriorate." 2026-05-19 18:00:47

Fixed Mortgage Rates Surpass 7% Again, Raising Concerns for Borrowers Fixed mortgage rates have once again surpassed 7%, raising concerns among borrowers as expectations grow for continued increases in bank loan rates. As of May 19, the fixed mortgage rates at five major banks—KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana, Woori, and NH Nonghyup—are reported to range from 4.47% to 7.07%. The upper limit of mortgage rates reached 7% just a month after the outbreak of conflict between the U.S. and Iran, but fell to between 4.15% and 6.75% by mid-April as tensions eased. However, persistent international oil prices and inflation concerns have pushed rates back above 7% in just six weeks. The benchmark financial bond rate, which influences fixed mortgage rates, reached 4.279% on May 15, marking the highest level in two years since April 2024. With increasing pressure for interest rate hikes, the upward trend in loan rates may accelerate. Yoo Sang-dae, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Korea, indicated during a press conference on May 3 that it is time to consider raising rates. Even if the benchmark rate does not increase immediately, market expectations of a hike could lead to rising market rates, which would affect loan rates. As rates climb, borrowers are likely to face greater interest burdens. An increase of 0.25 percentage points in loan rates could raise the interest burden on household borrowers by 3.2 trillion won, averaging about 163,000 won per borrower annually, according to a Bank of Korea survey. Borrowers with variable-rate loans may see their repayment burdens increase more quickly, as market rate fluctuations are reflected in their loan rates. According to the Bank of Korea's economic statistics system, the proportion of variable-rate mortgages among new loans issued in March rose to 39.2%, a 10.3 percentage point increase from the previous month and the highest level since June 2022. A financial industry source noted, "Concerns about rising prices are resurfacing, and the likelihood of the Bank of Korea raising interest rates is increasing. It seems unlikely that the upward trend in loan rates will ease in the short term."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-05-19 17:48:44

Lotte Celebrates 10th Anniversary of 'Mom-Friendly' Festival, Donates 500 Million Won to Combat Low Birth Rates Lotte Group is taking steps to address the low birth rate issue and improve child care environments.The company announced that it is hosting the 'Lotte Mom-Friendly Festival' from May 19 to 21 at Seoul City Hall's lawn in collaboration with the Green Umbrella Children's Foundation and the Community Chest of Korea.This event marks the 10th anniversary of Lotte Group's flagship social contribution initiative, 'Mom-Friendly.' It is designed as a festival where citizens can actively participate and experience the value of child care.The opening ceremony featured Lotte Holdings Communication Director Im Seong-bok, Community Chest of Korea President Yoon Yeo-jun, Green Umbrella Children's Foundation President Hwang Young-ki, Permanent Committee Member of the Low Birth Rate and Aging Society Committee Park Jin-kyung, and Seoul Deputy Mayor Park Chan-goo.During the event, Lotte announced a donation of 500 million won to the Green Umbrella Children's Foundation and the Community Chest of Korea to help combat the low birth rate crisis and improve conditions in child care facilities.The festival is organized into four thematic zones: school routes, learning, play, and rest. Each area features a variety of programs, including child rights education, safety training, and creative experiences.Since 2017, Lotte has focused on expanding child care infrastructure through initiatives like 'Mom-Friendly Dream Space' (100 locations) to improve after-school child protection facilities and 'Mom-Friendly Playgrounds' (32 locations) to create public indoor and outdoor play areas.Starting this year, Lotte is broadening its efforts beyond facility support to include raising social awareness. On May 26, the company will hold the first 'Lotte Mom-Friendly Family Awards' ceremony, recognizing individuals and organizations that contribute to promoting healthy family culture, with a total prize of 120 million won.Lotte also supports childbirth and parenting. The company has implemented a 'Mandatory Paternity Leave System,' requiring male employees to take at least one month of parental leave within two years of their spouse's childbirth. Last year, the usage rates were 96% at Lotte Hi-Mart, 71% at Lotte Holdings, and 70% at Lotte Shopping.A Lotte official stated, "We will continue to lead efforts to raise social awareness to overcome the low birth rate crisis and strive to create an environment where children can grow up healthy."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-05-19 17:46:20

Trump Administration Considers Military Options Against Cuba The Trump administration is escalating pressure on Cuba to include military options. With the Cuban government remaining defiant despite sanctions and fuel restrictions, the U.S. is considering everything from airstrikes to ground invasions. On May 18, Politico reported that U.S. officials and sources familiar with administration discussions indicated that President Trump and his advisors are feeling limited by their current strategy against Cuba. The Cuban leadership has not accepted the economic and political reforms demanded by the U.S., prompting a more serious consideration of military action. The existing U.S. strategy has relied on economic and diplomatic pressure. Officials believed that tightening sanctions and restricting fuel supplies to Cuba would force Havana to negotiate. There was also an expectation that U.S. military successes in Venezuela and Iran would increase pressure on Cuba. However, Cuba has not acquiesced to U.S. demands. According to sources cited by Politico, the initial plan was based on the assumption that enhanced sanctions, an effective fuel blockade, and U.S. military victories in Venezuela and Iran would compel Cuba to the negotiating table. The sources noted that Cuba's resilience has made military action a more realistic option than previously considered. Military reviews are reportedly leading to actual planning efforts. The U.S. Southern Command has begun preparations for potential military actions related to Cuba in recent weeks, although no immediate actions are expected. A White House official told Politico, "It is natural for the Department of Defense to prepare to provide the president with maximum options. However, this does not mean the president has made a decision." The options being considered go beyond the arrest of specific individuals. Following reports of efforts to indict former Cuban leader Raul Castro, there has been speculation about arrest operations. However, Politico reported that military planners are examining a broader range of options, from airstrikes to ground invasions aimed at regime change. The administration is also building a rationale to support its military option considerations. Marco Rubio, Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, recently stated in a Fox News interview, "As long as these people are in power, I don’t think we can change the direction of Cuba." Reports have also surfaced that Cuba has acquired hundreds of military drones, further fueling security concerns. Cuba has strongly opposed these developments. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that a U.S. military attack would lead to "bloodshed with unimaginable consequences." A variable in this situation is President Trump’s political calculations. With rising oil prices and increasing pressure on his approval ratings due to the fallout from the Iran war, a military operation in Cuba could present additional risks. Experts warn that the U.S. may underestimate Cuba's resolve. Brian Latell, a former senior CIA official, cautioned, "While small-scale operations may be considered, thinking that way could lead to overestimating what they can achieve."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-05-19 17:43:47

KOSPI Plummets Over 3% as Foreign Investors Sell Off 6 Trillion Won The KOSPI index fell more than 3%, dropping below the 7,300 mark due to a massive sell-off by foreign investors. The KOSDAQ also declined by over 2%. This downturn is attributed to concerns over prolonged high interest rates in the U.S. and uncertainties in the semiconductor market, coupled with profit-taking following recent gains. On May 19, the Korea Exchange reported that the KOSPI closed at 7,271.66, down 244.38 points (3.25%) from the previous trading day. The index opened at 7,425.66, down 90.38 points (1.20%), and fell further to a low of 7,141.91 during the session. Although it recovered some losses in the latter part of the trading day, it ultimately failed to maintain the 7,300 level. In the securities market, individual investors purchased a net 5.63 trillion won worth of stocks, while foreign and institutional investors sold a net 6.26 trillion won and 527.7 billion won, respectively. Foreign investors have now sold off over 42 trillion won in stocks over nine consecutive trading days. Most of the top market capitalization stocks experienced declines. Samsung Electronics fell by 1.96%, SK Hynix by 5.16%, SK Square by 6.68%, Hyundai Motor by 8.90%, LG Energy Solution by 1.96%, Samsung Electro-Mechanics by 4.27%, Doosan Enerbility by 5.44%, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries by 2.76%, and Samsung Life by 0.48%. In contrast, Hanwha Aerospace rose by 4.81%, benefiting from strong defense sector performance, making it the only stock among the top 10 to close higher. Profit-taking was particularly concentrated among automotive and robotics-related stocks, such as Hyundai Motor and LG Electronics, which had surged recently due to momentum in robotics. Concerns over escalating labor disputes between Hyundai Motor and its labor union have also dampened investor sentiment across the group. The KOSDAQ index closed at 1,084.36, down 26.73 points (2.41%) from the previous day. The index opened slightly higher at 1,111.36 but fell to a low of 1,063.28 as selling pressure from foreign and institutional investors increased. In the KOSDAQ market, individual and foreign investors bought a net 1.03 billion won and 10 million won worth of stocks, while institutions sold a net 658 million won. Among the top KOSDAQ stocks, Alteogen rose by 2.52%, but EcoPro BM fell by 4.20%, EcoPro by 4.10%, Rainbow Robotics by 10.72%, Kolon TissueGene by 1.66%, Samchundang Pharm by 2.14%, JUSUNG Engineering by 2.91%, Rino Technology by 4.85%, HLB by 1.59%, and ABL Bio by 0.18%, all closing lower. Im Jeong-eun, a researcher at KB Securities, noted, "The U.S. stock market showed mixed signals, with concerns over sustained high interest rates and comments from Seagate's CEO regarding semiconductor supply constraints leading to a more than 2% drop in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index. In the absence of significant market momentum ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes and NVIDIA's earnings report, profit-taking continued to be a theme." She added, "Foreign investors recorded a net sell-off of around 6.2 trillion won in the KOSPI market today, indicating a significant increase in recent market volatility. Moving forward, differentiated market trends are expected depending on the momentum from NVIDIA's AI semiconductor developments and the outcomes of key macro events." Meanwhile, in the Seoul foreign exchange market, the weekly closing exchange rate for the won against the dollar was 1,507.8 won, up 7.5 won from the previous day.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-05-19 17:40:37

Uniqlo's flagship outlet to return to Seoul's shopping district of Myeong-dong SEOUL, May 19 (AJP) - Japanese fast-fashion brand Uniqlo is returning to Seoul's major shopping district of Myeong-dong later this week. The reopening of its Myeong-dong outlet, slated for Friday, comes after most of its stores gradually exited the market about five years ago except for a few key locations, due to South Koreans' boycott of Japanese products over historical spats between the neighboring countries, compounded by declining sales during the coronavirus pandemic. As tourism has picked up and relations between the two countries have shown signs of improvement, the Japanese retailer appears to be betting on the South Korean market to regain lost ground. With the closure of its previous largest store at Lotte Department Store in Sogong-dong late last month, the new Myeong-dong outlet will serve as its flagship store, spanning three floors and covering 3,254.8 square meters, with women's, men's, and children's sections all in a single space. The store also has pickup booths where customers can collect online orders within an hour of purchase, bridging online and in-store shopping. Some 54 fitting rooms are spread across the three floors, including one dedicated to women on the second floor. On the third floor, a drop-off box for used clothing and garments is also available, along with customization options featuring about 100 embroidery patterns and clothing repair services. Uniqlo's return to Myeong-dong comes as it recovers in South Korea, posting 1.35 trillion won in sales last year, up 27.5 percent from 1.06 trillion won a year earlier, after its revenue fell sharply, with sales dropping from 1.38 trillion won in 2019 to 629.8 billion won in 2020 and 582.4 billion won in 2021, prompting it to close its Myeong-dong store in 2021. It is also attributed to the district's recent recovery, driven by an increase in foreign tourists and fading consumer resistance to Japanese brands. "We hope the store will become a new landmark in Myeong-dong by offering the full lineup for South Korean shoppers and visitors from around the world," said Takao Kuwahara, co-CEO of FRL Korea, the joint venture that operates Uniqlo, during a press tour on Tuesday ahead of the store's grand opening. 2026-05-19 17:40:28

Woori Bank Cuts Mortgage Rates by Up to 0.8% Amid Rising Interest Rates As mortgage rates continue to rise, with the upper limit surpassing 7% annually, Woori Bank has announced additional rate cuts. According to the financial sector on May 19, Woori Bank has reduced the interest rates on its five-year fixed-rate mortgage and variable-rate products by 0.8 percentage points and 0.3 percentage points, respectively, starting today. The bank is increasing preferential rates to lower the final loan rates. As a result, from today, the five-year fixed-rate mortgage will offer preferential rates of up to 1.1% for both the metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas. The variable-rate mortgage will provide preferential rates of up to 0.7%. Woori Bank had previously cut the interest rates on its Woori Apartment Loan five-year fixed-rate mortgage by 0.3 percentage points in the metropolitan area and 0.5 percentage points in non-metropolitan areas in March. Last month, the variable-rate mortgage interest was reduced by 0.4 percentage points. The new preferential rates will be available for loan applications until June 30. Woori Bank has decided to apply higher preferential rates for new loans up to 1.5 trillion won. The same higher preferential rates will apply to variable-rate products for new loans up to 1.5 trillion won. A Woori Bank official stated, "In light of the rapid rise in market interest rates, we are expanding inclusive finance to alleviate the interest burden on actual borrowers." Meanwhile, other banks are also lowering their loan rates in line with the government's inclusive finance policy. On the previous day, Kakao Bank reduced the interest rates on its five-year fixed-rate mortgage and six-month variable-rate products by 0.3 percentage points each. Kakao Bank had also lowered the rates on its mortgage and mortgage refinancing products by 0.2 percentage points and 0.5 percentage points, respectively, last month.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-05-19 17:39:00

Han Dong-hoon Discusses Possibility of Unification in Election Campaign Han Dong-hoon, an independent candidate in the Busan North Gap by-election, stated on May 19 that public sentiment is guiding the potential for unification with Park Min-sik, the candidate from the People Power Party. He also claimed that if the Democratic Party candidate wins, President Lee Jae-myung will push for the cancellation of his indictment.During a press conference at his campaign office in the Hanjin Building in Busan, Han said, "Public sentiment is already showing how votes should be consolidated to defeat the representative of the Lee Jae-myung administration, which is recklessly pushing for indictment cancellation."He added, "Nothing is absolutely impossible in this world. Those who say otherwise are often harboring fear in their hearts," leaving the door open for a potential unification of the opposition.Han expressed concern about his competitor, Ha Jung-woo of the Democratic Party, saying, "He claims he was sent here on the orders of President Lee. If Ha is elected, it will be as if President Lee received permission here to proceed with the cancellation of the indictment."He continued, "I have been at the forefront of fighting against the cancellation of the indictment, and if it becomes a reality, I will even advocate for impeachment. There is a clear line drawn between President Lee and myself."Han emphasized that rebuilding conservatism involves navigating through the challenges of martial law and impeachment, stating, "If we had regained the right to speak through that process, President Lee would not have been able to go as far as seeking indictment cancellation."He also remarked, "If I, along with ten other lawmakers, had not prevented martial law, would the People Power Party be able to campaign in red uniforms now? I will definitely win and restore the right to speak for conservatism."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-05-19 17:34:50