Seo Byung-su "Keeping Open the Possibility of Running for Busan Mayor... Residents' Opinions Are Most Important"

Seo Byung-su, a member of the United Future Party, is attending the Emergency Measures Committee Chairman-Senior Lawmaker meeting held at the National Assembly on the 26th, delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Seo Byung-soo, a five-term senior member of the People Power Party, expressed his intention to run in the Busan mayoral by-election next April.

On the 16th, Seo said on BBS Radio's 'Park Kyung-soo's Morning Journal,' "Politics should always keep all possibilities open, shouldn't it?"

He added, "I served as mayor for four years but was unable to fully realize the dream I had, so I still hold that dream," but also said, "Now that I am a senior lawmaker, just having a dream and wanting to do it doesn't mean I can act freely."

Seo said, "There will likely be an impact on the presidential election the year after next," and "In that regard, it must be carefully considered, and the opinions of the residents who first elected me in Busan Jin-gu Gap are the most important," showing a cautious attitude.

Regarding the timing of his decision to run for Busan mayor, he replied, "Our party needs to be somewhat organized, and the election rules and such need to be decided, don't you think?"

On the situation in the National Assembly, Seo emphasized, "If cooperation is to happen, the side with power must be willing to concede, which is a big challenge," and said, "If we are to even mention the word 'cooperation,' the distribution of standing committee chairmanships must be reconsidered first."

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