People Power Party Leadership Candidate Kim Woong: "If I Become Party Leader, I Will Definitely Bring Kim Jong-in Back"

Kim Woong, member of the People Power Party. [Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Jumi Lee] Kim Woong, a member of the People Power Party who announced his intention to run for party leader, said, "If I become the party leader, I will definitely bring former Emergency Committee Chairman Kim Jong-in back to the party."

On the 4th, during an appearance on CBS Radio's 'Kim Hyun-jung's News Show,' Kim said, "I haven't seen many people with such capability even in Yeouido," expressing this view.

He also pointed out that the party did not properly welcome former Chairman Kim but rather made him feel disappointed.

Kim said, "During the candidate unification for the April 7 by-election, he must have felt very lonely as he alone upheld the party's principles," adding, "A year ago, our party's unfavorable rating was 70%, but now it's the Democratic Party's 70%. Despite changing it to that extent, he was driven away without proper gratitude, with the attitude of 'We will never welcome you again.'"

Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol [Image source=Yonhap News]

Kim also revealed that he spoke with former Chairman Kim the day before and promised to meet him soon. Kim said, "I personally had a conversation with former Chairman Kim for the first time," adding, "'Thank you very much for the past year, and I will come to see you,' to which he replied, 'Please come.'

Meanwhile, Kim argued that it would be advantageous for former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl to join the People Power Party quickly. Kim emphasized, "The talent pool within the political sphere is limited," and said, "If a new party is formed, you inevitably have to join hands with 'old boys,' which can cause significant image damage." He continued, "In the case of former Prosecutor General Yoon, he needs to get into the field quickly," and added, "He should come to the party, meet the lawmakers, and directly experience the party members."

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