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Rep. Jo Hae-jin of the People Power Party. / Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

People Power Party Leadership Candidate Relay Interview 4: Representative Cho Hae-jin

[Asia Economy Reporters Naju-seok, Geum Bo-ryeong] "I will give up the priority of the party leader and operate the Supreme Council by consensus."

Representative Cho Hae-jin, who challenged the People Power Party leadership election, recently presented the role of the party leader as one who coordinates and compromises internal party differences in an interview with Asia Economy. At the same time, he promised to relinquish the authority of the party leader. Cho said, "I have not been good at stepping forward and attracting attention, but I have worked hard behind the scenes to coordinate, compromise, and unify," adding, "The party leader to be elected this time is not someone who becomes the main character and receives attention. That is why someone like me is suitable."

Cho served as the chief deputy floor leader during Yoo Seung-min's tenure as the Saenuri Party floor leader. Later, in the 2016 general election, he experienced the pain of being cut off as part of the Yoo Seung-min faction. Perhaps because of this 'persecution,' he ranked party management based on consensus as the highest priority.

He also cited the complex views within the party regarding the recruitment of former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol as a task for 'great unity.' He said, "From the perspective of those who supported former Presidents Lee Myung-bak and Park Geun-hye, there are concerns about former Prosecutor General Yoon, and there will be other complaints from those who supported the impeachment or from reform-progressive forces," adding, "The important task of the leader is to blend these views well within the flow of great unity."

Regarding preparations for the next presidential election, he also predicted a primary election at the level of a 'reality show.' Cho said, "We will diversify the primary stage so that the candidate's life trajectory, human aspects, and ways of managing emotions can all be shown." He also said, "Although the People Power Party candidates have low approval ratings, personally, they are better than the ruling party candidates," adding, "If given the opportunity to show themselves, there will definitely be a chance for their (approval ratings) to rise vertically."

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