'우상호-정봉주' Discuss Candidate Unification on the 7th: "It Seems Likely to Succeed"

Democratic Party lawmaker Woo Sang-ho, who ran in the Seoul mayoral by-election (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Jiwon] Woo Sang-ho, the preliminary candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea running for the Seoul mayoral by-election, and Jeong Bong-ju, the preliminary candidate of the Open Democratic Party, will meet on the 7th to discuss candidate unification.

Candidate Woo stated on his Facebook, "I contacted former lawmaker Jeong Bong-ju and we agreed to meet tomorrow (the 7th) at 10 a.m. in Room 404 of the National Assembly Members' Office Building at Woo Sang-ho's office," adding, "This is also a response to his proposal to meet, agreeing to the cause of unity and consolidation."

He said, "Since I previously met and talked with lawmaker Kim Jin-ae, if I share the same intention with former lawmaker Jeong Bong-ju, the candidate unification with the Open Democratic Party seems likely to be realized," and added, "To respond to the opposition's candidate unification, integration and solidarity within the progressive camp are important. I hope we can open our hearts and become one."

Earlier, on the 5th, candidate Woo proposed unification with the Open Democratic Party through a Facebook post, saying, "Even if an opposition unified candidate emerges, we need to create a structure that can win," and "Most opinion polls confirm that if the progressive camp unites, victory is possible even in a two-way race."

In response, candidate Jeong also said, "I applaud this sincere and seasoned political decision. I will meet candidate Woo soon."

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