Park Ji-won: "Hwang Kyo-ahn is finished... The people do not see him as presidential material"

Hwang Kyo-ahn's 'Leadership Limits'... "No Possibility of Revival"
"President Moon Will Amend Constitution to Complete Candlelight Revolution"
On Minsheng Party: "Better to Stay Quiet"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Park Ji-won, a member of the Minsheng Party, said on the 20th about Hwang Kyo-ahn, former leader of the United Future Party, “If he hesitates to run in Jongno, the people will not see him as a presidential candidate. And he lost again,” adding, “He lost because of that leadership, and would the United Future Party tolerate that? I think it’s over.”

On the same day, Park said on KBS Radio’s ‘Kim Kyung-rae’s Strongest Current Affairs,’ “I don’t think there is a possibility of revival.”

He pointed out, “Former leader Hwang’s leadership had limitations,” adding, “He kept holding back President Moon Jae-in, going to Gwanghwamun for extreme protests and street demonstrations, so he failed to gain public trust. Also, during the election, he nominated and then withdrew candidates who made controversial remarks, which completely undermined trust.”

He continued, “If he had pushed strongly under his own responsibility rather than relying on former United Future Party election committee chairman Kim Jong-in, he might have achieved better results,” and added, “If he lost in Jongno, he should have resigned as party leader and declared he would not run for president, convincing the public with a last stand. Shifting election responsibility onto former chairman Kim while trying to win Jongno himself?does that make sense?”

Park predicted, “I think President Moon will push for constitutional reform to complete the Candlelight Revolution,” and “At a time like this, the United Future Party, which needs to secure even one more seat, will accept former Liberty Korea Party leader Hong Joon-pyo and former Gyeongnam Governor Kim Tae-ho.”

Regarding the future of the Minsheng Party, Park said, “If we lose (the election), it’s best to respect the will of the people and stay quiet,” and “Things will go as expected.”

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