Na Kyung-won Officially Announces Candidacy... "Walked Through a Long Tunnel of Deliberation"

"The Party Leader's Heavy Responsibility in Leading the Presidential and Local Elections, Needed Now"

Former People Power Party lawmaker Na Kyung-won held a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Office in Yeouido, Seoul, on the morning of the 20th, declaring her candidacy for the party leadership election.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jun-yi] Former People Power Party lawmaker Na Kyung-won officially declared her candidacy for party leader, pledging, "I will achieve all the necessary and sufficient conditions for winning the presidential election and realize the dream of regime change."

At a press conference held at the National Assembly on the 20th, Na said, "I have agonized countless times before standing here," adding, "I have walked through a long tunnel of contemplation about what our party's strategy is and what my role as Na Kyung-won should be."

She continued, "The responsibility of this party leader, who will captain the rough voyage of the presidential election and the upcoming local elections, is so significant that it will determine not only the fate of our People Power Party but also that of the Republic of Korea," emphasizing, "It is a position that requires wisdom, political skill, and decisiveness." She then declared her intention to run, saying, "That is why I, Na Kyung-won, have dared to step forward."

As party leader pledges, she presented three key points: a smart party, a speedy party, and a melting pot party. The smart party aims to become a party capable of providing smart answers to various issues such as the relocation of the National Assembly to Sejong City and the Gadeokdo New Airport issue. To this end, she pledged to implement fair and transparent talent recruitment and strengthen think tank policy functions like the Yeouido Research Institute.

Additionally, the speedy party plan involves establishing a blockchain-type party system that can share the voices of the public and party members. She also expressed her intention to create a melting pot party that embraces diverse candidates across regions, generations, and social classes to secure victory in the presidential election.

Immediately after the press conference, Na explained to reporters the reason for her late declaration of candidacy, saying, "I pondered whether it was absolutely necessary for me to participate in this party convention and whether other excellent candidates could take on the role of party leader," adding, "In the end, I thought it was a time when I needed to lead as the representative."

She also stated that if elected party leader, she would meet all presidential candidates, including former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl. She said, "If I become party leader, I plan to contact all possible opposition candidates," adding, "I will meet not only former Prosecutor General Yoon but also former Deputy Prime Minister Kim Dong-yeon, People's Party leader Ahn Cheol-soo, and all other possible opposition candidates."

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