Joo Ho-young "Primary election rules, 80-90% public participation... Final plan around the 20th"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the People Power Party, predicted on the 5th that the public participation rate in the primary election rules for the Seoul and Busan mayoral by-elections would be around 80-90%.

At a press briefing held before the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam budget policy meeting at Busan City Hall that day, Floor Leader Joo stated that the party's primary preparation committee is discussing primary rules that are expected to be "10 (party member participation) to 90 (public participation)" or "20 to 80." He added, "Even if we increase the public participation rate in the primary rules (to boost election turnout), we must not completely exclude responsible party members."

Floor Leader Joo said, "The final version of the primary rules is expected to be released around November 20," and added, "We need to think more about additional points for women." He also explained, "There is talk that 'incumbent lawmakers should refrain from running,' but there is no such regulation."

Regarding the so-called "Mr. Trot," a citizen participation-type primary, Floor Leader Joo said, "It would be good for election turnout," but also stated, "We are strategically considering when to decide the candidates, such as during the primary period." He continued, "We must maximize interest and conduct the election accordingly."

In response to criticism that the Busan mayoral election is being taken lightly compared to the Seoul mayoral election, Floor Leader Joo firmly rejected it, saying, "We do not take it lightly. Elections that are thought of lightly cannot be won."

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