'First Declaration to Run for Party Leader' Jo Hae-jin Changes Mind, Runs for Supreme Council Member Instead

"Feeling Inadequate... I Will Participate in the Leadership as a Supreme Council Member"

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

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jun-yi] Jo Hae-jin, a member of the People Power Party who had declared his candidacy for party leader, has changed his mind and decided to run for Supreme Council member instead.

On the 21st, Jo said in a phone interview with Asia Economy, "I have decided to run for Supreme Council member," adding, "I plan to register as a candidate tomorrow (22nd) morning and announce the details in a press release."

He explained, "After trying, I felt it was beyond my capacity," and added, "I believe there is a role I must fulfill within the party, and I decided to join the leadership as a Supreme Council member rather than as party leader to lend my strength."

Jo first declared his candidacy for party leader on the 23rd of last month. At the press conference at that time, he stated, "Next year's presidential election is a critical turning point that determines the fate of the Republic of Korea," and "The people want to judge the ruling power in next year's election and replace the administration so that the country can start anew."

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