Kim Ki-hyun Draws a Line on Hong Joon-pyo's Reinstatement... "Not an Urgent Issue"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Kim Ki-hyun, Acting Party Leader and Floor Leader of the People Power Party, stated on the 10th that the issue of Hong Jun-pyo, an independent lawmaker, rejoining the party will not be handled urgently.

At the National Assembly that day, when reporters asked Kim, "Will Hong's readmission be decided after the party convention?" he drew a line by saying, "That is not an urgent matter."

When asked if that meant the decision would be made after the second week of June when the convention is held, he replied again, "We need to discuss it."

During a closed-door meeting that day, Kim reportedly said, "Readmission is always open," but added, "We need to consider the timing." This is interpreted as a cautious stance, indicating that as Acting Party Leader, he needs time to gather opinions inside and outside the party and that official readmission procedures must also be followed.

Earlier, Hong officially expressed his intention to rejoin the People Power Party at a press conference, saying, "I now believe it is time for me to return to the party."

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