"'Nomination Invalid' Choi Hong Requests Meeting with Representative Hwang Kyo-an... Asks for Reason"

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[Asia Economy Reporters Lee Ji-eun and Kim Hye-min] Choi Hong, former CEO of Macquarie Investment Asset Management, whose nomination for Gangnam-eul was nullified by the Future United Party's Supreme Council, has demanded a meeting with Party Leader Hwang Kyo-ahn.

On the 18th, Choi issued a statement in front of the party headquarters in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, saying, "I ask Leader Hwang to make a statement that is acceptable from the public’s perspective."

In the statement, he said, "I cannot help but ask for the basis of the Supreme Council’s decision," and pointed out, "When completely contradictory judgments come out on the same issue within one party, it proves that our party has no values or standards when making decisions."

Choi emphasized, "It is hard to accept that this can be called a public party, and I question why the Supreme Council did not sufficiently verify the candidate before making such a decision," adding, "If there had been thorough verification by the Supreme Council, such a statement would not be necessary."

He said, "Although politics is harsh and cruel, there must be at least some courtesy toward our own side," and added, "I strongly demand a meeting with Leader Hwang at any time today. Please clarify the clear basis for the Supreme Council’s decision." He also expressed his intention to visit Leader Hwang’s Jongno election campaign office in person for the meeting.

He continued, "We must show the public watching our party that the party’s decision is democratic and legal to gain public trust and achieve victory in the general election," adding, "A precedent must be set to avoid mutual contradictions so that more talented individuals will enter politics."

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