Choi Hyung-doo: "The opposition must unite, but merging one-on-one with Ahn is not acceptable"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Choi Hyung-doo, the floor spokesperson for the People Power Party, stated on the 10th regarding Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, and his proposal for opposition realignment, “Integration must happen and is one of the things that definitely must be achieved,” but added, “Currently, there is the main opposition party with 103 seats and the People’s Party with 3 seats, but merging on a 1:1 basis is not possible. Such discussions cannot take place.”

On the same day, Choi said on CBS Radio’s ‘Kim Hyun-jung’s News Show,’ “I believe (Leader Ahn) is looking for various channels to participate in the People Power Party. So, I have no intention to disparage it,” and added, “Since he has a voter base he has built, it is right to join forces.”

Choi also said, “During the last presidential election, up to 60% of people said they would absolutely not vote for candidate Moon Jae-in,” and “There is a clear realization that we must not repeat the paradox of votes being split and leading to a candidate’s victory.”

Choi stated, “Emergency Committee Chairman Kim Jong-in and floor leader Joo Ho-young share the same goal that the People Power Party must innovate to regain the trust of the people and give hope to the public,” but added, “However, regarding the method, it seems difficult to reunite under an overall opposition platform.”

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