Possibility of a Direct Matchup Between Hong Jun-pyo and Kim Du-kwan in Yangsan-eul

Hong "If Nominated, I Will Accept"
Kim "Let's Have a Fair Competition"

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Son Tae-seok] Hong Joon-pyo, former leader of the Liberty Korea Party, is drawing attention as he shifts his candidacy to Yangsan, classified as a difficult district in the Gyeongnam region, under pressure from the nomination management committee to run in a challenging district in the Seoul metropolitan area, raising the possibility of a direct contest with Kim Du-kwan, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea.

Earlier, on the 3rd, Representative Kim officially declared his candidacy for Gyeongnam, and the Democratic Party plans to strategically nominate him.

Accepting the party's request, former leader Hong said on the 11th, "Yangsan in Gyeongnam, where President Moon Jae-in's residence is located, is like a sacred place for Moon," adding, "If the Democratic Party grants nomination to former Governor Kim Du-kwan, who is running in Yangsan, I will accept it."

Representative Kim Du-kwan also responded to Hong's indication of running in Yangsan by saying, "Come to Yangsan. Let's have a fair competition to see who is more needed."

Press conference of Assemblyman Kim Du-kwan announcing his candidacy for Yangsan-eul on the 3rd

On the same day, Representative Kim posted on his Facebook titled "Private Soldier Kim welcomes Commander Hong's candidacy in Yangsan," proposing "Let's have a fair competition."

Kim Tae-ho, former governor of Gyeongnam, who, like former leader Hong, was pressured by the nomination management committee to run in a difficult district, is reportedly considering running in Seongsan-gu, Changwon.

Regarding this, a Liberty Korea Party official avoided giving a definitive answer but did not deny it.

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