Heo Eun-ah: "Geum Tae-seop's Party Entry Is Not Desirable... Recommending 'First-Term Candidates' Like Kim Woong and Yoon Hee-sook"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Heo Eun-ah, a member of the People Power Party (PPP) and leader of the first-term lawmakers' group 'Myeongbulheojeon Bosuda,' recently expressed her view on former lawmaker Geum Tae-seop's lecture at a meeting and his potential party entry, stating that "it does not look very favorable even to the public" and that it is undesirable. Regarding concerns raised about a 'candidate shortage' for the by-elections, she emphasized that she is not worried and that first-term lawmakers such as Kim Woong and Yoon Hee-sook are also being recommended as candidates.

On the 19th, Heo appeared on MBC Radio's 'Kim Jong-bae's Focus' and said, "It is undesirable, and currently, there has been no discussion or exchange of words in reality."

Earlier, after giving a lecture at the Bosuda study group, Geum stated in response to reporters' questions about joining the People Power Party that it was undesirable.

Heo said, "Entering the People Power Party immediately after leaving another party and participating in the party's primary election would not look good to the public, no matter how it is explained," adding, "It could be interpreted that it is possible if the timing and method are acceptable to the public, and all possibilities should be kept open."

However, she also noted, "Currently, there are no lawmakers who wish for (former lawmaker) Geum's entry," and agreed with the host's comment that if Geum joins, it could appear as if he is 'jumping from one party to another.'"

Regarding the criticism that the People Power Party is suffering from a candidate shortage, she said, "We have established a process that allows the public to support us and to nurture other newcomers," and added, "We will not be worried because of a candidate shortage."

On the possibility of a surprise nomination of first-term lawmakers, she said, "Since the rules inherently require newcomers to participate in the election, there will definitely be first-term or other new candidates," adding, "In the case of the Seoul mayoral election, lawmakers Yoon and Kim, as well as other first-term lawmakers, are continuously being recommended."

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