Jokyungtae: "We Must Consider Ahn Cheol-soo's Proposal... The Opposition Is Disadvantaged While Divided"

"No format centered around a specific individual is allowed"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] On the 10th, Jo Kyung-tae, a member of the People Power Party, commented on Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People Party's proposal for opposition realignment, saying, "I think we need to consider the innovation platform proposed by Leader Ahn."

On the same day, on KBS Radio's 'Kim Kyung-rae's Strongest Current Affairs,' Jo said, "If the party believes it can overcome this crisis, there may be aspects where it should proceed independently, but we also need to consider various options for uniting with external forces."

Jo added, "Looking at the last presidential and local elections, the opposition's division made the Seoul mayoral election and the presidential election quite difficult," and emphasized, "Holding various elections while the opposition is divided is very disadvantageous. Therefore, it would be better to resolve this through various scenarios, whether it be a loose alliance, a stronger coalition, or integration."

He also stated, "The innovation platform or alliance should not be centered around any particular individual," adding, "Otherwise, genuine unity or integration would be difficult to achieve."

Regarding the call for an early party leadership election, Jo explained, "It is a matter of showing the people more hope and change through new transformations."

On his own potential candidacy for party leader, Jo said, "If there are areas where I need to play a role within the party, I am always prepared to dedicate myself to the people and party members."

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