Joeunhee proposes to Nakyeongwon to reject the female quota system: "Let's compete only with vision and ability"

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Cho Eun-hee, the People Power Party's preliminary candidate for Seoul mayor, proposed rejecting the 'female bonus points' in the party's candidate primary against candidate Na Kyung-won. Considering the opposition party unification, rejecting the bonus points could contribute to the opposition's victory.

On the 26th, Cho sent a message to reporters proposing that candidate Na give up the bonus points granted to female candidates. She said, "There is controversy not only within the party but also socially regarding the female bonus points in our party's primary," and made this proposal.

Cho also argued that this proposal is a choice for opposition party unification.

She said, "Since Ahn Cheol-soo, the People Party's preliminary candidate for Seoul mayor, entered politics, those who have participated in discussions or negotiations on various issues commonly raise the problem that it is difficult to find concessions or considerations on such issues," adding, "Both Na Kyung-won and I, who passed the preliminary primary, reject the application of female bonus points and believe that confidently competing and being chosen based on vision and ability is the right path for party unity and the opposition's victory."

However, Cho also expressed that she is not opposed to the bonus point system itself for female politicians. She said, "I believe that the ongoing efforts to resolve inequalities in talent utilization are continuously necessary," and added, "After this election, I hope that the party's constitution and regulations on bonus points for youth, newcomers, and women will remain firm and become a sustainable system."

The People Power Party has decided to grant 20% of the preliminary primary and 10% of the final primary as bonus points to female candidates.

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