Hwang Kyo-an: "Not the Stage to Talk About Reestablishing Mirae Hangukdang... Considering Various Options"

Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the United Future Party, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 19th and delivering an opening remark. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the United Future Party, commented on the 'nomination controversy' surrounding the Future Korea Party, where talks of reestablishment are even emerging, saying, "It is not yet the stage to discuss that," but added, "I am considering various options."

After the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 19th, Hwang told reporters, "I will try to resolve this amicably as soon as possible."

Although the Future Korea Party's nomination committee decided to revise some of the proportional representation candidate rankings, calls for reestablishment have arisen within the United Future Party. In his remarks at the Supreme Council meeting that day, Hwang raised his voice, saying, "We cannot just let this slide," and "A firm decision is necessary."

However, he said he is still considering how to respond firmly. When asked if he is preparing for an independent party establishment, he replied, "I am thinking about various options." Regarding the Future Korea Party's announcement to revise four candidates, he referred to the party as "that party" and distanced himself by saying, "It is not appropriate for me to talk about that party."

He stated, "We need to unite our efforts for the path to victory," adding, "Although there are differences in positions, we will try to find a way to come together, and if that fails, we will prepare the next plan," indicating his intention to seek adjustment.

Earlier, talents recruited by the United Future Party expressed disappointment over the Future Korea Party's nomination results. In response, Hwang said, "For those we have recruited, we will ensure they can play a role within the party," and "We will find a way to make that happen."

At the Supreme Council meeting that day, along with discussions on the formation of the election committee, a motion to nullify the nomination of Supreme Council member Kim Won-sung, who was nominated in Busan Bukgangseo-eul, was passed. This came after allegations related to the Me Too movement surfaced, leading the nomination committee to request nullification. Hwang said, "If the nomination committee decides, our internal procedures considering their decision are necessary." When asked whether Kim would retain his Supreme Council membership, he replied, "We need to discuss it further."

Reconsideration was also requested for three districts: Incheon Yeonsu-gap, Uiwang Gwacheon, and Siheung-eul. In Yeonsu-gap, false statements regarding career history became an issue, while in the other districts, questions were raised about the candidates' competitiveness.

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