Democratic Party Presidential Candidates' Public Interviewers: 'Principled' Kim Hae-young and 'Cho Kuk Black Book' Kim Kyung-yul

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] The Democratic Party of Korea has set the concept for next year's presidential election primary as "presidential job seekers" and adopted a method where candidates undergo interviews by the public. Among the public interviewers, former lawmaker Kim Hae-young, classified as a 'principled faction' within the party, and accountant Kim Kyung-yul, a contributor to the 'Cho Kuk Black Book,' have been confirmed as interviewers.

Lee So-young, spokesperson for the Democratic Party, announced at a briefing at the National Assembly communication center on the afternoon of the same day, "We have confirmed three panelists for the public interview scheduled for the 4th: accountant Kim Kyung-yul, Kim So-yeon, CEO of Newnik, and former lawmaker Kim Hae-young."

It appears to be an attempt to attract attention by recruiting interviewers who have voiced 'harsh criticism' of the government and ruling party, as well as entrepreneurs in their 20s.

The spokesperson explained, "Accountant Kim Kyung-yul has recently taken a critical stance toward the ruling party and is called a post-progressive figure. CEO Kim is a 1994-born entrepreneur in her 20s and leads a newsletter service targeting the MZ generation. Former lawmaker Kim earned the nickname 'Mr. Harsh Criticism' while serving as a Supreme Council member of the Democratic Party. We expect this to be a verification stage that will clearly address the questions the public has."

Initially, the Democratic Party was also reportedly trying to recruit former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon along with accountant Kim Kyung-yul.

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