Former Ambassador to China Kwon Young-se, Hwang Kyo-ahn's Candidacy Speculation Emerges in 'Yongsan' Declaration of Candidacy

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Cheol-eung] Kwon Young-se, a former three-term lawmaker from the Liberty Korea Party and former ambassador to China, has declared his candidacy for the Yongsan district in Seoul. This area is also one of the places where rumors of Hwang Kyo-ahn's candidacy have been raised.

Former Ambassador Kwon stated on the 5th, "The arrogance and unilateral actions of the Moon Jae-in administration are raging more fiercely than the cold winter wind," adding, "I am throwing my hat into the ring with the determination to return to my original intention and to definitely win the 21st general election in 2020."

He introduced himself as having entered politics in 2002 by defeating Jang Ki-pyo, a long-time opposition candidate from the Democratic Party, and successfully winning re-election despite the backlash from the impeachment of Roh Moo-hyun. Former Ambassador Kwon said, "As an opposition lawmaker, I acted as a sniper against the Roh Moo-hyun administration by uncovering power-related corruption scandals such as the National Intelligence Service X-file and the Oilgate."

He continued, "The Moon Jae-in administration is the twin of the Roh Moo-hyun administration. The Blue House interfered in local elections, violating its duty of election neutrality. It halted the inspection of Blue House officials who committed fraud and instead promoted them to higher positions," he claimed.

He described himself as "the return of the sniper." Former Ambassador Kwon said, "Yongsan is both the beginning and the end for Kwon Young-se," adding, "I spent my childhood in Yongsan and, except for the time I lived in Yeongdeungpo to protect my constituency, I have lived in Yongsan for nearly 20 years."

He emphasized, "Yongsan is the strategic point for victory in Seoul. A candidate who must win is needed."

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