Jang Kyung-tae on Independent Candidate Min Byung-doo: "Betrayal of the Democratic Party, Driven by Personal Ambition"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Wondara] Jang Kyung-tae, the Youth Committee Chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), who is preparing for the primary election in Dongdaemun, warned incumbent Min Byung-doo, a DPK lawmaker in the area who declared an independent candidacy, saying, "I will respond to such misconduct with a principle of zero tolerance." Min declared his independent run in protest against the party's decision to exclude him from the nomination (cut-off).

On the morning of the 15th, Chairman Jang posted on his Facebook page a message titled "To Independent Lawmaker Min Byung-doo," expressing this stance.

Chairman Jang addressed Min, saying, "I thought you were a comrade who wished for the success of the Moon Jae-in administration and the victory of the Democratic Party," and emphasized, "The Democratic Party has supported you in every way possible. If you enjoy the rights as a party member, you must fulfill your duties as a party member."

He criticized, "As more countries seek to learn from Korea's thorough quarantine measures to prevent the spread of the government's COVID-19, and public support and encouragement grow, actions that pour cold water on this atmosphere to satisfy personal greed will be shunned by both Dongdaemun residents and party members."

Regarding Min's suggestion of returning to the party after winning, he stated, "Since the 2016 20th general election, not a single person who left the party and led such misconduct has been reinstated," and stressed, "I will respond without exception with a principle of zero tolerance to misconduct that betrays the Democratic Party and leads to division." He added, "I hope this will not be the last message I send with respect and courtesy as a junior."

He pledged, "Just as I have devoted myself silently to the Democratic Party for 15 years, I will dedicate myself to the new development of Dongdaemun," and vowed, "On April 15th, I will sound the victory bell for the Democratic Party."

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Earlier, Min posted on his Facebook page that morning, declaring his independent candidacy, saying, "I will create a one-on-one contest with the United Future Party candidate and win." He explained the background of his decision to run independently, saying, "I agree with the Democratic Party's intention to nurture young politicians, but even if I help the youth with a spirit of putting the party first and myself second, the conditions are too difficult to perform a miracle," and added, "If I do not run, it means giving up one seat to the Democratic Party, but by running, it means maintaining one seat, which gave me courage."

The Democratic Party on the 5th cut off Min, a three-term lawmaker who was under detailed scrutiny due to the 'Me Too controversy,' and designated Seoul Dongdaemun as a youth priority strategic electoral district. In this area, Chairman Jang and Kim Hyun-ji, Deputy Head of the Democratic Party's Election Countermeasures Committee COVID-19 Response Division, are preparing for the primary. From the United Future Party, Lee Hye-hoon, an incumbent lawmaker from Seocho-gu Gap who was cut off, is running and preparing for the election. A political insider said, "Since Min is an incumbent lawmaker, there is a high possibility that votes will be split," and added, "If this continues, the United Future Party candidate's chances of winning will increase significantly."

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