Choi Jae-hyung, Growing 'Possibility of Joining the Party'... "Kwon Young-se Helps in Decision-Making"

Former Board of Audit and Inspection Chairman Choi Jae-hyung (right) is meeting and shaking hands with Kwon Young-se, Chairman of the People Power Party's External Cooperation Committee, at a restaurant in Jeong-dong, Seoul on the 14th. (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Boryeong] Former Board of Audit and Inspection Chairman Choi Jae-hyung met with Kwon Young-se, the People Power Party's External Cooperation Committee Chairman, to discuss political matters including party membership. Although Choi did not explicitly state his intention to join the party, he mentioned that "Chairman Kwon helped in the decision-making" and raised expectations for an "early party entry."

On the 14th, after meeting Chairman Kwon at a restaurant in Jung-gu, Seoul, Choi told reporters following their dinner meeting, "I will carefully consider what choice is best for regime change that the people desire, including the issue of joining the party, and strive to make a choice in the direction the people want to see for a better Republic of Korea."

Choi emphasized, "I heard many good words from Chairman Kwon today," adding, "It is true that Chairman Kwon's words greatly helped me in making my decision."

It is also known that Chairman Kwon emphasized early party entry to Choi on the same day. Kwon said, "I told him that joining quickly is good not only for the People Power Party but also for former Chairman Choi," and added, "We are expecting a decision within a short time."

In response to reporters' questions about "still not having high approval ratings," Choi replied, "Raising approval ratings is not something that can be achieved simply by my efforts, and I believe that when I proceed with my own convictions and thoughts, the people will judge that part."

Choi also said, "For the new direction our country must take going forward, and to overcome the various difficulties we are currently facing, above all, it is best for the people to integrate their various capabilities and move forward together," adding, "I think I can help play a role in that."

Choi and Chairman Kwon left open the possibility of meeting whenever necessary. Kwon said, "We probably won't see each other often, but if needed, I think there will be no problem communicating at any time."

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