Jeon Hye-sook: "The ultimate goal is the Democratic Party's presidential victory... The primary schedule must be adjusted"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] Jeon Hye-sook, a Supreme Council member of the Democratic Party of Korea, held a press conference at the National Assembly on the 21st, urging the postponement of the primary election to select the presidential candidate. Jeon is a prominent figure affiliated with the Lee Nak-yeon faction.

At the press conference in the National Assembly that morning, Jeon said, "The petition from party members requesting an adjustment of the primary election schedule has exceeded 20,000," adding, "The ultimate goal should not be the victory of any one of us in the primary, but the Democratic Party's victory in the presidential election."

She explained, "The reason for adjusting the primary schedule is due to the national disaster situation caused by COVID-19," and added, "The presidential primary should be a festive event. We must hold the primary and win amid many citizens and party members once herd immunity is established."

She continued, "The ruling and opposition parties' primaries should be held around the same time," emphasizing, "To receive similar media coverage and attention, they must be held together. A difference of about three months is unacceptable."

She also appealed, "The September regular National Assembly session and the audit of state affairs could be neglected," and said, "To win, we must respond strategically according to changing circumstances."

After the press conference, Jeon met with reporters and directed her remarks toward Party Leader Song Young-gil, who insists on sticking to principles, saying, "Judging from Leader Song's media interviews, it seems he intends to proceed without postponing the schedule," and added, "That is why I, a powerless Supreme Council member, am crying out like this."

She urged the postponement, saying, "It is urgent to postpone the primary at this point. If we proceed as is, it will become a structure where we lose easily."

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