Kim Jong-in: "I Will Take the Election Result as a Command for the Opposition to Change" (Update)

Kim Jong-in, the General Election Committee Chairman of the United Future Party, is holding a press conference on the election results at the National Assembly on the 16th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Kim Jong-in, the General Election Committee Chairman of the United Future Party, bowed his head on the 16th regarding the party's defeat in the general election, saying, "I will accept it as an order for the opposition party to change." Regarding speculations that he would lead the emergency committee system, he drew a line, saying, "My mission is only until the election."

On the 16th, Chairman Kim held a press conference at the National Assembly main building and said, "Honestly, I am disappointed, but I am grateful to have received as many votes as necessary."

He said, "You have left even a small power to check the government and ruling party," and added, "I will accept it as an order for the opposition party to change. I admit that the United Future Party's changes to gain the support of the people were insufficient."

He continued, "I deeply regret asking for support for a party that was not even properly prepared," and added, "We must deeply reflect on the people's feelings revealed in this general election, and the opposition party cannot help but change."

He also requested the government to respond to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). Chairman Kim said, "Although I believe the Moon administration is leading the country down the wrong path, since the people demand that we help this government, the opposition party will also comply," and said, "I urge the president. The government must respond proactively to COVID-19 to overcome it. I hope the government listens to the opposition party's demands to overcome this unprecedented crisis."

Right after the press conference, when asked by reporters whether he would take the position of emergency committee chairman, Chairman Kim replied, "Is the emergency committee talk already coming up? I have never heard such talk." He said, "I think my mission is only until the election, and after the election, I will step down cleanly."

Regarding the reasons for the election defeat, he said, "The election results have appeared," and added, "The party will analyze the essence of the defeat well, and those who will revive the United Future Party in the future will come up with plans on what to do next."

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