Jin Joong-kwon Targets "Desperate to Join Democratic Party"... Park Ji-won Says "No Intention to Join Democratic Party"

"If Political Integration Is Achieved, We'll See Then"

Park Ji-won, member of the Alternative New Party. Photo by Asia Economy DB

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Shin-won] On the 14th, Park Ji-won, a member of the Alternative New Party, said he has "no intention of joining the Democratic Party" in response to former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon’s remark that he is "desperate to join the Democratic Party."

Park appeared on the radio program BBS 'Lee Sang-hwi's Morning Journal' that day and said, "There is no reason for me to join the Democratic Party, nor will the Democratic Party seek me out."

He added, "If there is a presidential election, a coalition is possible, and if political integration occurs, we will see then," emphasizing, "My position is that for President Moon Jae-in’s success, the progressive government must be properly evaluated and established."

Earlier, former professor Jin claimed that Park is "someone desperate to join the Democratic Party and will play the role of 'Kingmaker' for former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon."

In response, Park said, "There is no way I would be Lee’s Kingmaker," adding, "However, I have a close relationship with former Prime Minister Lee, as we both served under President Kim Dae-jung. I still support him."

He also said, "Regarding Jin’s claim, I won’t file a lawsuit like I did against Professor Im Mi-ri, who wrote a column titled 'Everyone but the Democratic Party' in Kyunghyang Newspaper. I just laugh it off."

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