Won Yoo-chul: "It is better to merge with the United Party as soon as possible"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Won Yu-cheol, leader of the Future Korea Party, stated on the 15th regarding the merger with the United Future Party, "It is better to do it as soon as possible before May 29," adding, "However, there are procedural steps for both parties physically."

On the same day, on MBC Radio's 'Kim Jong-bae's Focus,' Leader Won said, "Integration involves the other party," and "(For the merger) the United Future Party needs to prepare a national committee."

Leader Won explained, "For us, it is possible with just a resolution from the Supreme Council. However, although I am the party leader, our party has incumbent lawmakers, elected members, and key party officials. Their collective will must be gathered for a resolution," adding, "We need to negotiate the party name, the distribution of lawmakers' standing committee assignments, and so on with the United Future Party."

Regarding the extension of the party leader's term, Leader Won said, "If it goes beyond the 29th, the Future Korea Party will have a vacancy in the party leader position," and "If I resign, another leader must be elected. To avoid that, the discussion is about extending my term until the merger is completed."

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