Na Kyung-won: "If I become party leader, I will push for Park Geun-hye's pardon but will not beg for it"

Na Kyung-won, a candidate running for the People Power Party leadership election, is holding a meeting with party members at the People Power Party Jeju Provincial Office on Yeonsam-ro, Jeju City, on the morning of the 5th. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Jo] Na Kyung-won, a candidate running for the People Power Party leadership election, said on the 5th, "I will promote the pardon of former President Park Geun-hye, but I will not beg for it."

On the same day, Na stated this during a meeting with key officials of the People Power Party Jeju Provincial Party. He said, "Pardoning is the president's authority." He added, "The issue of pardon was first raised by former Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon. It is unpleasant that the Democratic Party uses it as a political tool or for political gain." He continued, "No former president has been detained for such a long time until now. If I become the party leader, I will push for release," but emphasized, "I have no intention of begging or demanding a pardon from President Moon Jae-in."

On the same day, Na emphasized 'opposition unity' and appealed for support for himself. He said, "In the last by-election, there was tremendous public anger over the LH scandal, tax issues, and real estate policies, but the Democratic Party still secured 40% of the vote. The opposition will surely lose if divided. United we live, divided we die," adding, "First, second, and third, a unified candidate is important."

Regarding candidate Lee Jun-seok, Na pointed out that "he is someone who thinks of making a specific candidate president," which could be an obstacle to unity. He emphasized, "As a politician without factional ties, I will achieve unity."

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