Yoon Seok-yeol: "I Will Participate in the Unified Primary Whether Inside or Outside the Party"

Presidential pre-candidate and former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol is meeting with individuals detained in connection with the May 18 incident after paying respects at the National May 18 Democratic Cemetery in Buk-gu, Gwangju on the morning of the 17th.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Choyoung] Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol stated on the 19th that "Only through opposition unification can regime change be achieved," expressing his intention to "hold a primary election."

In an interview with MBN News on the same day, Yoon said, "Some form of competition for unification is necessary, and the candidate will be decided according to that process."

When asked if the primary election would be held after joining the People Power Party, he replied, "Not necessarily," suggesting the possibility of a third-zone unification primary by adding, "It can be done both inside and outside the party."

He continued, "Ultimately, politics must be based on the people, and it is necessary at the start of politics to meet and have direct conversations and skinship with people from various occupations, classes, age groups, and regions," adding, "I don't think it is the time to consider political advantages or disadvantages regarding party membership."

Regarding when he would decide on party membership, he repeated his previous stance, saying, "It won't be too late," and "For now, I am keeping an open mind and meeting many people."

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