Lee Hae-chan "Permanent Expulsion of Independent Candidates"

Lee Hae-chan, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 11th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] On the 16th, Lee Hae-chan, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated, "If a member who was preparing to run within our party leaves the party after not receiving nomination and runs as an independent, they will be permanently expelled."

Leader Lee made this decision during a high-level strategy meeting held at the National Assembly, according to a briefing by Kang Hoon-sik, chief spokesperson of the Democratic Party.

Leader Lee also said, "There are cases in the Honam region where candidates run under other parties and, after winning, campaign to join or rejoin our party, but in such cases, our party will not allow entry or reentry."

Regarding this decision, Chief Spokesperson Kang explained, "This is not about individual candidates," adding, "Such (independent candidacy) trends are not limited to one place but are present in several areas, so an overall standard has been established."

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