Na Kyung-won: "I Understand Park Young-sun's Feelings Well... The Frustration and Loneliness of Things Not Working Out"

Former People Power Party lawmaker Na Kyung-won is giving a support speech at the campaign rally for Seoul mayoral candidate Oh Se-hoon held in front of Daehanmun Gate at Deoksugung Palace in Seoul on the 25th of last month. Photo by National Assembly Press Photographers.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim So-young] Former People Power Party lawmaker Na Kyung-won advised Park Young-sun, the Democratic Party's Seoul mayoral candidate, saying, "Negative campaigning does not work. Even if you lose, losing with composure and dignity will be a significant asset for 'Politician Park Young-sun.'"

On the 4th, Na posted on her Facebook, "I think I understand Park's feelings better than anyone else. The frustration and loneliness of things not working out no matter what you do," she said.

She quoted remarks from lawmaker Hong Joon-pyo (Independent), saying, "About two days ago, former leader Hong Joon-pyo (Independent lawmaker) said, 'Back in 2011, when the party was in such trouble, you were pushed out, but now no one is looking for you?' and we had a good laugh together."

She continued, "Although the absurd primary rules that effectively allow Democratic Party supporters to decide our party's candidate might cause some pain, who cares who the candidate is? Whether it's candidate Oh Se-hoon, Ahn Cheol-soo, the People Power Party, or the People’s Party!"

She added, "I am happily supporting (People Power Party Seoul mayoral candidate Oh Se-hoon) with a cheerful heart. Walking day by day with the people toward April 7 is a meaningful new challenge for me."

She also emphasized, "There is no time to think about anything other than winning. The only goal and significance of this election is to judge the hypocrisy, incompetence, and arrogance of the Moon Jae-in administration," adding, "This election is a 'blind judgment' election against the Moon Jae-in administration. It is not so much an election for the People Power Party to win, but an election for the Moon Jae-in administration to lose. Therefore, it must also be an election where the people win."

Earlier, on the 1st, lawmaker Hong Joon-pyo said, "When I entered politics, no one looked for me when the party was doing well, but whenever the party was in trouble or collapsing, such as during the impeachment presidential election or the disguised peace local election, I always took responsibility," adding, "This morning, I suddenly thought it would be great if I could run as the leading player when the party is doing well at the peak moment of politics."

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