Yoon Jong-pil Also Joins the Non-Candidacy Movement... 25th Decision by the United Party

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] Yoon Jong-pil, a member of the Future United Party (proportional representation), joined the ranks of those not running in the April 15 general election on the 21st.

On the afternoon of the same day, Yoon held a press conference at the National Assembly Press Hall and announced, "I declare that I will not run in this general election."

He said, "I was elected as a proportional representative thanks to the Saenuri Party in the last general election and worked hard. Although many things happened during the four years, whether long or short, the regret of not being able to prevent the impeachment of former President Park Geun-hye will never be erased."

Yoon added, "Since taking the position of party committee chairman for Bundang Gap in 2017, I have fought tirelessly with the residents for the revival of Korea and Bundang, which will remain a lifelong memory. After consecutive defeats and a divided conservative camp, the Future United Party has now been newly launched, and as someone who has protected the Korean Party, I will do my best for the victory of the United Party in this general election."

He also explained his reason for not running, saying, "We must be reborn. To hand over the position to new people."

With this, the number of incumbent lawmakers from the Future United Party who have declared they will not run has increased to a total of 25. They include Kim Moo-sung (6 terms), Jung Gap-yoon (5 terms), Yoo Seung-min, Yoo Ki-joon, Han Sun-kyo, Kim Jung-hoon (all 4 terms), Yeo Sang-gyu, Kim Se-yeon, Kim Young-woo, Kim Sung-tae, Kim Kwang-rim, Lee Jin-bok, Hong Il-pyo (all 3 terms), Kim Do-eup, Kim Sung-chan, Park In-sook (all 2 terms), Yoo Min-bong, Yoon Sang-jik, Jung Jong-seop, Cho Hun-hyun, Choi Yeon-hye, Jang Seok-chun, Choi Gyo-il, and Yoon Jong-pil (all first term).

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