Ahn-Geum Praise Each Other in Debate... "Highly Appreciate Courage and Determination" · "Consistent and Diligent"

Second Debate on the 25th Focused on 'Seoul City Vision and Policies'

Ahn Cheol-soo, the preliminary candidate of the People’s Party running for the Seoul mayoral by-election (left), and independent preliminary candidate Geum Tae-seop shake hands before a debate for unification held at the Channel A headquarters in Sangam-dong on the 18th. (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Bo-ryeong] Ahn Cheol-soo, the representative of the People’s Party and a preliminary candidate for the Seoul mayoral by-election, and Geum Tae-seop, former member of the Democratic Party of Korea, praised each other during a debate on the 25th.

The second debate, broadcast live on YouTube from 5:30 PM, was held under the theme of "Seoul City Vision and Policy."

During the debate, the moderator suggested, "Let’s compliment each other," and they listed each other’s strengths for about one minute.

First, Representative Ahn introduced the strengths of former Representative Geum, saying, "I’m worried that one minute is not enough time." Ahn said, "I have a connection with former Representative Geum and heard news about him. He expressed his convictions clearly within the Democratic Party, saying what is right is right and what is wrong is wrong, but it was upsetting to see him being oppressed to the extent that it could not be called a democratic party. I think he made a big decision to come out."

Then Ahn added, "(Former Representative Geum) participated in the process of unifying the opposition candidates, making the difficult decision to combine all our strength to check the ruling party. I want to highly appreciate his courage and determination. The third way is a difficult path, but I hope he will be brave."

Former Representative Geum also responded with praise for Representative Ahn. Geum said, "There are many, but first of all, his consistency and sincerity." He explained, "I helped in his campaign during the 2012 presidential election. I think he started running after attending a marathon event back then, and he has been consistent. He has shown sincerity by managing himself and enduring in politics for 10 years."

Geum also said, "Considering age and political career, I am his junior, but he is gentle when dealing with juniors. Our politics is rough and full of harsh words, and he must have had many difficulties, but he uses gentle words and shows respect even to those with different opinions, which is good."

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