Geum Tae-seop: "The Moon Administration Must Be Disciplined... Support for a Single Candidate"

Geum Tae-seop, a preliminary candidate for Seoul mayor, is preparing ahead of the second unification debate with Ahn Cheol-soo, a preliminary candidate from the People's Party, on the 25th of last month. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Nahana] Former lawmaker Geum Tae-seop (former member of the Democratic Party of Korea) has called for support for the unified opposition candidate.

On the 21st, former lawmaker Geum said on social networking service (SNS), "Seoul citizens must definitely wield the whip against the Moon Jae-in administration."

Former lawmaker Geum stated, "There are points where I differ in opinion from candidates Oh Se-hoon and Ahn Cheol-soo," but added, "Now is the time to set aside differences and unite towards a common goal."

Earlier this month, former lawmaker Geum faced Ahn Cheol-soo, the candidate of the People’s Party, in the 'third zone primary,' a preliminary stage for the opposition's unified Seoul mayoral candidate, but was defeated.

He pointed out, "The Moon Jae-in government was launched with the expectations of many citizens, but it thoroughly betrayed those expectations," and added, "Even now, when a by-election is being held due to their own mistakes, nothing has changed. In fact, it shows even worse behavior."

He continued, "The ruling party has created a regressive culture that unconditionally protects its own side and is endlessly harsh to the opposition," and criticized, "Even now, whenever problems arise, they blame past administrations and the media."

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