Future Korea Party's Supreme Council Resigns... 'Won Yoo-cheol Leadership' Emerges as Alternative

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] Han Seon-gyo, leader of the Future Korea Party, resigned taking responsibility for the nomination controversy, and the Supreme Council also decided to resign en masse.

Jo Hun-hyun, Secretary General of the Future Korea Party, held a briefing at the National Assembly on the 19th and stated, "We have resolved to resign the entire leadership due to the rejection of the proposal for proportional representation candidates for the 21st National Assembly election in the voter panel vote."

Secretary General Jo said, "Considering the election schedule, the recommendation of proportional representation candidates will be discussed by the new leadership according to Article 4 of the party's bylaws," and added, "We sincerely apologize to party members and the public for failing to make nominations that meet their expectations."

With the entire leadership of the Future Korea Party stepping down, there is speculation that the party will soon transition to an emergency response committee system. However, Secretary General Jo told reporters immediately after the briefing, "(The emergency committee) has not been discussed yet. We only resolved to resign and entrust party affairs to the successor leadership."

Meanwhile, right after Han’s resignation press conference, it was confirmed that Won Yoo-chul, a member of the Future United Party, submitted his resignation and joined the Future Korea Party. In political circles, there is speculation that a new leadership of the Future Korea Party may be formed centered around Representative Won.

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