Democratic Party Busan Geumjeong Candidate Change from Kim Kyung-ji to Park Mu-seong

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] The Democratic Party of Korea has replaced its Busan Geumjeong candidate for the April 15 general election from lawyer Kim Kyung-ji to former International Newspaper president Park Moo-sung.

The Democratic Party's Supreme Council decided on the morning of the 25th to replace the Busan Geumjeong candidate with former president Park and re-nominate him.

The Supreme Council stated, "Candidate Kim Kyung-ji personally requested the party's decision, considering the damage and impact on the party due to personal reasons," and added, "After reviewing this, although there is no basis for the raised issues, the candidate replacement was decided based on political judgment regarding the potential repercussions on the party."

Former president Park had previously lost to lawyer Kim in the primary but will now run as the final candidate following the Supreme Council's decision.

The Supreme Council also issued a 'stern warning' to candidate Ko Young-in of Ansan Danwon-gap, Gyeonggi Province, who held a celebratory drinking gathering at the election office after securing the nomination amid the COVID-19 situation.

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