Woo Sang-ho and Kim Jin-ae Agree to Unite if Each Becomes Final Candidate of Their Parties

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Cheol-eung] Woo Sang-ho, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea running in the Seoul mayoral by-election, and Kim Jin-ae, a member of the Open Democratic Party, held a meeting on the 12th and agreed to pursue unification if each becomes the final candidate of their respective parties.

In a joint statement, both sides said, "We share the recognition that the upcoming April 7 Seoul mayoral by-election is an important election that promises the success of the Moon Jae-in administration."

They added, "We agree that the democratic, progressive, and reform forces must unite their strength, and if each becomes the final candidate of their respective parties, we will pursue candidate unification."

Regarding future schedules and methods, they agreed, "Based on mutual respect and trust, we will honor the will of party members and supporters and discuss together in consultation with the parties."

Representative Kim said, "We exchanged opinions that we should open party member participation and national participation primaries and discuss to promote a unification method similar to that used during Park Won-soon’s Seoul mayoral candidacy in 2011, including the electorate, TV debate jury, and general public opinion polls."

Representative Woo stated, "If unification of the opposition is achieved, it will indeed be threatening, so unity among democratic progressive forces is also essential. It will create synergy in supporter integration and act as a force to overcome the current crisis."

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