Oh Se-hoon: "If the opposition only unifies candidates instead of integrating... the probability of division in the presidential election is high"
"The Newly Elected Seoul Mayor Should Not Run for President"
[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Former Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon stated on the 11th regarding the upcoming private meeting this week with Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, “I believe that if we meet and have a conversation, there is a possibility (of Ahn joining the party or a merger).”
On the same day, on MBC Radio’s ‘Kim Jong-bae’s Focus,’ former Mayor Oh said, “While the unification of candidates for this by-election is indeed very important, if the unification is only for the election and not a true opposition coalition, the likelihood of the opposition being divided during the presidential election actually increases,” adding, “I intend to have a thorough discussion about the possibility that this unification could be a bad one that leads to opposition division in the presidential election.”
Regarding the possibility of Ahn’s party entry or merger failing, former Mayor Oh said, “They will participate in the primary process currently prepared within the People Power Party, and later discussions on unification based on existing political conventions will begin,” adding, “It is a second-best option. It cannot be helped.”
On the possibility of the opposition unification falling through, former Mayor Oh said, “If the parties merge completely before the competition starts, the unification issue is resolved.”
When asked if becoming Seoul Mayor means giving up on the presidential election, former Mayor Oh replied, “Of course. The Seoul Mayor elected this time cannot run for president, nor should they. That is the proper course,” adding, “(I assume) Ahn Cheol-soo also thinks the same way.”
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Regarding Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl, former Mayor Oh said, “It is not wise to keep talking about someone who has not yet entered politics,” but also stated, “I believe that moving toward a grand opposition coalition is the right direction.”
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