Lee Jun-seok "Yoon Seok-yeol and Choi Jae-hyung Will Join the Party Next Month"

Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 8th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party, stated that former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol and former Board of Audit and Inspection Chairman Choi Jae-hyung are expected to join the People Power Party in August.

In a radio interview on the 8th, when asked by the host, "Do you think former Prosecutor General Yoon will join at the end of August?" Lee replied, "Based on numerous intelligence reports I have heard, that seems to be correct." When asked if there would be special provisions for external figures like Yoon Seok-yeol and Choi Jae-hyung, he responded, "Is there such a bus?" and added, "From my perspective, if you miss it, you have to chase the next bus stop, which would incur significant personal costs." Lee has previously emphasized timely entry by proposing the 'end of August bus departure theory.'

Regarding former Board of Audit and Inspection Chairman Choi Jae-hyung's party entry, Lee said, "I think he will decide to join around the same time as the candidates within the party," and added, "Even if it is not exactly at the end of August, he can still join." This suggests that Choi is expected to join the People Power Party earlier than former Prosecutor General Yoon.

Additionally, Lee predicted a possible meeting between former Prosecutor General Yoon and former People Power Party Emergency Committee Chairman Kim Jong-in. He said, "They are scheduled to meet soon," and added, "I am not in a position to confirm, but I have heard the information." However, Kim Jong-in denied the possibility of a meeting, stating to reporters the previous day, "I have neither met nor contacted former Prosecutor General Yoon."

Meanwhile, regarding the People Power Party presidential primary, Lee revealed, "Personally, I am thinking of a cutoff at around four candidates." Currently, more than 14 presidential candidates, including those outside the party such as former Prosecutor General Yoon, are being discussed in the opposition camp. In the case of the Democratic Party, eight presidential candidates were cut down to six. The People Power Party intends to significantly reduce the number of candidates advancing to the main primary to increase focus.

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