Yoon's Companion Jang Ye-chan: "Yoon Seok-yeol Considering Party Entry... Willing to Increase Communication with the People"

Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol met with Professor Mo Jong-rin of Yonsei University Graduate School of International Studies and current affairs commentator Jang Ye-chan in Yeonnam-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul on the 1st.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jun-yi] Jang Ye-chan, a current affairs commentator who has become the messenger in charge of former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol's youth activities, conveyed that former Yoon is considering joining the People Power Party and has the intention to increase communication with the public.

In a phone interview with Asia Economy on the 3rd, commentator Jang said regarding the "rumor of joining the party in June," "There is no official decision yet, but I understand that (former Yoon) is considering it," adding, "However, since the official activities have not been disclosed, it is difficult for me to speculate. The decision will be made by former Yoon."

He went on to say that if former Yoon begins his activities in earnest this month, it would positively affect him as he can interact with more citizens. When asked if he thinks "now is the right timing to increase contact with the public," he emphasized, "It should be. From now on, he needs to meet many people." He added, "Since the public is very curious about former Yoon, it seems that (former Yoon) also has the will to communicate a lot with the people."

Commentator Jang stated that as the messenger in charge of former Yoon's youth activities, he is directly communicating with former Yoon. He explained, "We are continuously communicating. There is a consensus to accompany former Yoon's activities, but since there is no organized camp, it is difficult to say how defined my role is. I am helping as a young person and a young broadcaster."

Regarding the formation of a campaign team, he said, "It is not yet at the stage where an official campaign team should be formed," and added, "There are many advisors around, and I understand that they are coming up with many ideas."

Former Yoon is reported to have an interest in youth, which is why he met with commentator Jang, who was born in 1988 (33 years old). Jang said, "When we met with Professor Mo Jong-rin of Yonsei University Graduate School of International Studies, former Yoon said, 'Young people should be the main actors in developing local commercial districts,'" adding, "It seems he has the view that young people should not be supporting roles but main characters who can freely demonstrate their abilities."

Regarding this, commentator Jang reportedly emphasized "diversity" to former Yoon. He elaborated, "I advised (former Yoon) that it is important to meet many diverse young people first," and added, "The young people around us are all diverse. To hear their stories, he needs to meet as many as possible in the field."

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