Na Kyung-won "Can't Lead the Party with a Sports Car" Criticized, Lee Jun-seok Responds "I Am an Electric Car"

I: "The party leader position is like a cargo truck loaded with heavy burdens"
Lee: "I will do politics that can share power like an electric car"

Former lawmaker Na Kyung-won, who is running for the People Power Party leadership election, is holding a press conference at the Bukhang Redevelopment Promotion Center located in the International Passenger Terminal on the 24th. 2021.5.24 [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] As the wave of new contenders intensifies, heated exchanges continue among the People Power Party's leadership candidates.

On the 24th, former lawmaker Na Kyung-won effectively targeted former Supreme Council member Lee Jun-seok by saying, "You can't lead the party with a pretty sports car." Shortly after, Lee responded, "I chose an electric car."

Former lawmaker Na appeared on CBS Kim Hyun-jung's News Show that day and said, "We must achieve a regime change next year, but with the current candidates, it might be difficult," adding, "That's why I came out, fearing the party might go off track." She continued, "Our party has many candidates not only inside but also outside the party. So we need to bring all those candidates together and ensure truly fair primary management, but I thought it might be somewhat challenging with the current candidates."

When asked about former Supreme Council member Lee's recent high approval ratings, Na said, "There seems to be an appeal in having new, fresh faces," but added, "In reality, this party leadership position is not about driving a cool and pretty sports car, but about driving a heavily loaded cargo truck through narrow alleyways."

Na added, "So, since this is a very difficult task, I believe people will judge the difference between what looks good and what actually works well," and "In any case, I think it's very positive that our party is showing signs of change."

Former Supreme Council Member Lee Jun-seok, who is challenging for the leadership of the People Power Party, is visiting Seomun Market in Jung-gu, Daegu on the morning of the 24th, greeting merchants.
[Image source=Yonhap News]

Later, former Supreme Council member Lee responded by linking the related article on his Facebook page.

Lee said, "Actually, the car I ordered earlier this year is an electric car, so it produces no emissions, accelerates quickly, and has a dedicated electric vehicle platform that offers a spacious interior to carry many passengers ? the 'Ioniq 5.' It also has a feature that allows me to share my car's electricity with others when needed. I will pursue clean, lively politics that carries many people, not cargo, and shares my power with others."

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