Yoon Geon-young on Son Hye-won and Jeong Bong-ju's Possible Formation of the Proportional Representation Democratic Party: "It's Possible"

Regarding the statement 'One must keep their possibilities open when making judgments,' clarification that it was a "raising of an issue"

[Asia Economy Reporter Wondara] Former Blue House National Planning Situation Office Chief Yoon Geon-young explained his 'Proportional Democracy Party' remark by saying, "I was only raising an issue." However, regarding the possibility of independent lawmaker Son Hye-won and former lawmaker Jeong Bong-ju forming a Proportional Democracy Party, he responded, "That could happen."

On the morning of the 26th, Yoon appeared on KBS Radio and was asked, "In an interview five days ago, you said all possibilities should be kept open for judgment, but in yesterday's Seoul Economy interview, you said it was a path that should not be taken." He replied, "I raised the issue that it is clearly a cunning political move and that there is concern it could distort public sentiment in a short-term fight."

He also said, "Since the party said it would not consider such matters, it is not something I can comment on," and refrained from elaborating.

However, when asked, "Isn't there a possibility that people outside the party, like former lawmaker Jeong Bong-ju or independent lawmaker Son Hye-won, might say, 'Don’t worry about the party; we will create it'?" Yoon responded, "That could be possible." He added, "Outside the party, there are various civil society groups and academic circles. It seems presumptuous of me to comment on that."

Earlier, on the 21st, Yoon said on CBS Radio, "There is concern that public sentiment could be distorted in this election. If such an emergency situation arises, all possibilities must be kept open for judgment," leading to analysis that the Democratic Party might be seriously considering founding a Proportional Democracy Party.

Regarding the United Future Party's plan to nominate Kim Yong-tae as a 'shadow candidate' in Guro-eul, where Yoon plans to run, he said, "First, the term 'shadow candidate' is chilling," and added, "Although candidate Kim immediately launched negative attacks against me, when he meets local residents, all ten out of ten tell him not to fight."

When asked if there is talk that he chose a place where he could easily win, Yoon said, "Elections themselves are difficult. For political newcomers like me, I think there is no answer other than working desperately."

Yoon explained his reason for running in Guro, saying, "I think it aligns with the Korean economic society trapped in the quagmire of low growth, low birthrate, and unbalanced development, and for that reason, there are many things I can do and want to try."

Regarding former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon’s criticism calling him the "person responsible for the Cho Kuk incident," Yoon said, "It seems like a statement made without knowing the facts accurately," and bluntly added, "I think it is not worth responding to."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.