Geum Tae-seop "Considering Seoul Mayoral Candidacy with a Strong Sense of Responsibility"

"Not Helpful to Join the People Power Party Immediately... Willing to Cooperate"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Former lawmaker Geum Tae-seop, who left the Democratic Party of Korea, stated on the 18th regarding his potential candidacy in next year's Seoul mayoral by-election, "I am deeply considering this with a sense of responsibility," and added, "If there is a role for me to play in the election, I will take it on."

On the same day, at the National Assembly Members' Office Building during the People Power Party's freshman lawmakers' study group called 'Myeongbulheojeon Bosuda,' Geum said, "I believe it is necessary to break the ruling party's arrogance and restore politics based on common sense and rationality," and added, "The best scenario is for all forces opposing that to unite, change, and compromise with each other to move forward together."

Geum also pointed out, "In fact, the Seoul mayoral election is normally an election to choose an administrator," but "next year's election will have a one-year term and will be the most political election. I do not think the current chaos causing public suffering, including the real estate issue, is due to lack of administrative ability or experience."

Regarding joining the People Power Party, Geum stated, "Both those in the People Power Party and I need to make efforts to create alternatives, but I do not think joining the People Power Party directly would be helpful."

He further said, "I think the opposition parties should set aside their differences and find the greatest common denominator to cooperate, and I certainly intend to cooperate," adding, "If the People Power Party proposes something or asks me to make concessions, I am willing to do so."

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