Seolhun: "It is natural for Prime Minister In Nak-yeon to lead the party"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Wondara] Seol Hoon, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, said that it is natural for Lee Nak-yeon, chairman of the COVID-19 National Crisis Management Committee, to take over as party leader in August.

On the morning of the 22nd, Seol appeared on YTN Radio and responded to the question, "Since Chairman Lee is said to be running for party leadership, all other candidates have withdrawn, making it effectively a single nomination. Does this mean the party leader must be re-elected early next year?" by saying, "If former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon runs in the August party convention, I think the convention will naturally be held."

He added, "Even if only one person runs, their approval must be confirmed," and explained, "Since the party convention is held and the party leadership and presidential candidacy are separated, those who run for president must step down one year before the presidential election."

When asked, "Will there be another party convention in March next year? Will you run then, Representative Seol?" he replied, "It's not that I have no intention, but we will have to see the situation at that time."

He continued, "I think it is natural for former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon to lead the party in August this time. It is best to follow the natural course."

Meanwhile, regarding the controversy over the re-investigation of former Prime Minister Han Myeong-sook, Representative Seol said, "Former Prime Minister Han is living in great hardship and is still suffering damage," adding, "The past mistakes must be clearly revealed, and at least an apology should be obtained."

Regarding the allegations surrounding Democratic Party elected representative Yoon Mi-hyang, he said, "When listening to her explanations, there are many understandable points," and added, "The accounting itself is not smooth, but it does not seem to be intentional or fraudulent." He also said, "Let's wait and see the prosecution's investigation."

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