"'Nodding Off' Student Ahn Cheol-soo Revealed: 'I Will Not Nod Off to the Current Regime's Immorality'"

"Honesty Has Its Charm... I Will Become an Honest Mayor"

Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, posted a photo on Facebook on the 9th showing himself dozing off during his school days. Photo by Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, Facebook capture.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] Ahn Cheol-soo, the People's Party candidate for Seoul mayor, revealed a photo from his school days and stated, "I will never doze off in the face of the current administration's anti-democratic, illegal, and immoral actions."

On the 9th, Ahn posted on Facebook a photo of himself dozing off during his school days, along with a story related to the "dozing photo," saying, "I started running marathons after going to Germany, and it helped my stamina that much."

Ahn said, "After running marathons, I have never dozed off anywhere. Politicians are often photographed, but I have never been caught dozing off anywhere, not even in the car," and added, "since I spend a lot of time traveling, I spend much time in the car, but I don't sleep there either; I write or read newspapers as needed."

Regarding a past interview where he said, "I don't sleep even in the car," and a staff member who was present commented, "You might seem too unapproachable," he said, "I may lack showmanship, but honesty is my own charm," and added, "Above all, I want to be a moral and honest mayor. I want to create a society where honesty and cleanliness are recognized, where people who do not lie and follow the rules live well and with dignity."

Ahn added to the post, "p.s I did doze off a lot during my school days," along with hashtags such as "#OnTheWayToSchoolTrip #InTheTrain #HonestAndCleanSociety #MoralSociety #LetsBuildTogether."

Meanwhile, after losing the Seoul mayoral election in 2018, Ahn left for Germany and published a book the following year about his marathon challenge.

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