Joo Ho-young: "Yoon Seok-yeol's Great Expectation Theory Is Not Desirable... I Also Oppose It After His Term"

"An Cheol-soo and Geum Tae-seop Likely to Join Forces"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the People Power Party, stated on the 4th regarding the "Yoon Seok-yeol great expectation theory," "It is not desirable for those who must strictly maintain political neutrality while in office to have political discussions during their tenure."

On the same day, on MBC Radio's "Kim Jong-bae's Focus," Floor Leader Joo said, "(Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol) has the freedom to choose after retirement, but such a choice is by no means the right one, and I do not support it," adding, "We need a national elder who firmly upholds and protects their domain until the end and is respected."

Regarding next year's Seoul and Busan mayoral elections, he said, "In elections, the most important thing is the structure. People who share the same intention should become a single candidate and unite their strength to increase the chances of victory. Therefore, active discussions are underway," and added, "I believe there is a very high possibility that Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People Party, and former lawmaker Geum Tae-seop, who left the Democratic Party, will join forces toward the end of the election."

He continued, "The moment Ahn's side expresses interest in the Seoul mayoral position, if that does not materialize, there will be political damage," and said, "If there is a high possibility of becoming a definite anti-Democratic Party unified candidate, I think they will move. Wouldn't even discussing it before that be burdensome?"

Regarding former lawmaker Geum, Floor Leader Joo said, "Personally, I understand there have been no talks with the party leadership," and added, "Linking him to our party immediately after his departure is too frivolous politically. He should wait until there is some alignment of intentions or circumstances before acting. Coming to our party the very next day is trivializing politics."

On the issue of Hong Nam-ki, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance's resignation, Floor Leader Joo said, "Although his resignation was rejected, he came to the National Assembly and strongly expressed his intention not to accept the rejection, so it seems difficult for him to stay in office for long."

Regarding the Fair Economy 3 Laws, Floor Leader Joo stated, "It is necessary to introduce measures to increase corporate transparency and prevent chaebols' hereditary management or illegal management," but added, "It should not unfairly lower the competitiveness of our companies compared to foreign companies, nor should it severely restrict companies in difficult situations even when they try to freely engage in economic activities."

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