"An Excellent New Option Emerges" Kwon Kyung-ae Supports Geum Tae-seop's Seoul Mayoral Election Candidacy

Geum Tae-seop Hints at Seoul Mayoral Candidacy on Radio

Former lawmaker Geum Tae-seop, who left the Democratic Party of Korea, is giving a lecture at the 'Myeongbulheojeon' meeting of first-term lawmakers of the People Power Party at the National Assembly Members' Office Building on the 18th. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] Attorney Kwon Kyung-ae, a former member of the Lawyers for a Democratic Society, expressed her support for former Democratic Party lawmaker Geum Tae-seop, who declared his candidacy for Seoul mayor as an independent, saying, "I support his decision."

On the 23rd, Attorney Kwon shared an interview article of former lawmaker Geum on her Facebook, stating, "While I want to send a strong warning to the Democratic Party, this provides an excellent option for voters who cannot support the People Power Party or no longer have expectations from Ahn Cheol-soo."

Earlier, former lawmaker Geum appeared on CBS Radio's 'Kim Hyun-jung's News Show' and, when asked about his challenge for Seoul mayor, said, "If there is a role to play, whatever it may be, I am willing to take on that responsibility," effectively announcing his candidacy for the Seoul mayoral by-election as an independent.

He explained his reason for running, saying, "The real estate issues in Seoul and various other livelihood problems are not due to a lack of administrative capability but due to policy mistakes, trial and error, and a lack of political communication," adding, "Regardless of whether I become Seoul mayor or not, I felt that if there is a role to play in that election, I must take responsibility."

Regarding this, Attorney Kwon welcomed the move, saying, "He also stated that he will not join the People Power Party or Ahn Cheol-soo's side."

She added, "As he mentioned in the interview, this by-election has a strong political nature," and "The remaining one-year term emphasizes political choice more than administrative capability."

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