Gominjeong: "Am I less influential than Nakyeongwon? The people will decide"

Former Presidential Secretary Spokesperson Go Min-jung is greeting upon joining the Democratic Party at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 2nd. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Former Blue House spokesperson Go Min-jeong, who declared her candidacy for the April 15 general election, responded on the 5th to opinions that she is less influential than Na Kyung-won, a member of the Liberty Korea Party, by saying, "I believe the judgment will be made by the people."

On the same day, on YTN Radio's 'Lee Dong-hyung's News Face-off,' former spokesperson Go said, "You have to try to know the length and shortness. We don't know who will be laughing later."

She continued, "Is the length of experience simply the most decisive factor? I don't think so. I am someone who has closely observed how state affairs are managed for two years and seven months at the Blue House, right beside the president, and if even such a person is said to have no experience, then who can do politics? So, I find it hard to agree with that."

She also pointed out regarding being mentioned as a rival to Representative Na, "Nothing has been decided yet, but it seems like people are rushing too much in that direction."

Regarding her decision to run for the general election despite her family's opposition, former spokesperson Go said, "I thought a lot, but I felt a calling," adding, "Seeing the politician Moon Jae-in, I thought, 'It would be great if there were more people like that.'"

She continued, "There are not many people who have seen President Moon up close, and as one of them, I was told that I have the duty to show Moon Jae-in's politics to more people, not just keep it to myself. It was not easy to deny or reject that. In the end, I think that unsettled me."

She also commented on the Moon Jae-in administration, saying, "Many people's attention is focused on the National Assembly right now, but that doesn't mean the Blue House is doing less work," adding, "In my opinion, it is no exaggeration to say that almost only workaholics gather at the Blue House."

She added, "Even now, looking at the response to the novel coronavirus, the president's instructions started the day after the first confirmed case," and evaluated, "Above all, when it comes to crisis management, the Moon Jae-in administration has responded very sensitively."

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