Tomorrow's Meeting Between 'Ahn Cheol-soo and Kim Ki-hyun'... Continuing Merger Discussions

Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, is delivering opening remarks at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 3rd. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] Kim Ki-hyun, Acting Party Leader and Floor Leader of the People Power Party, and Ahn Cheol-soo, Leader of the People’s Party, are scheduled to meet on the 4th. It is expected that both sides will discuss issues related to the merger during this meeting.

On the 3rd, after the Supreme Council meeting, Leader Ahn told reporters, "We have arranged a greeting schedule for tomorrow afternoon," adding, "I plan to hear his thoughts on the integration and the schedule."

Leader Ahn has exchanged opinions on the merger with former People Power Party Floor Leader Joo Ho-young, but with the election of the new floor leader, discussions have continued with Acting Leader Kim. Ahn explained, "We have already stated our position. This is not a simple integration, but an integration that can expand the support base of the opposition. The opposition should broaden its line as a rational reform force, and the result of the integration should become a platform for innovation." He added, "Former Floor Leader Joo agreed on the broad framework and said he would convey this to Acting Leader Kim. We have completed the overall direction and preparations and are waiting for the People Power Party’s position."

The possibility of a merger before the People Power Party’s party convention remains open. Leader Ahn emphasized, "If the integration happens before the convention, People’s Party members will have voting rights. Among the candidates for party leadership, some view this positively, but others are negative due to uncertainties. We are fully prepared and are waiting until the party’s position, including the leadership candidates within the People Power Party, is unified."

Regarding Acting Leader Kim’s remark that "the People Power Party will play a central role in the grand opposition unity," Leader Ahn said, "The most important goal is regime change in the presidential election. It is crucial to find the best method for that. I believe that by focusing on which method can best expand the support base and discussing it together, many differences regarding the method can be resolved."

After the People Power Party Emergency Committee meeting on the same day, Acting Leader Kim responded to questions about the merger by saying, "I have not directly discussed it with Leader Ahn, so I need to meet and listen to him to know."

Kim Ki-hyun, Acting Party Leader and Floor Leader of the People Power Party, is delivering opening remarks at the Emergency Response Committee meeting held at the National Assembly on the 3rd. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

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