Jang Sung-min and Kwon Young-se discuss party entry at meeting: "There is consensus, but more time is needed"

Former Assemblyman Jang Sung-min (right) and Kwon Young-se, Chairman of the People Power Party's External Cooperation Committee, are having a lunch meeting at a restaurant in Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 25th. (Photo by Former Assemblyman Jang's Facebook)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Bo-ryeong] Former lawmaker Jang Sung-min, who is being mentioned as a presidential candidate from the opposition, met with Kwon Young-se, Chairman of External Cooperation of the People Power Party, to discuss joining the party. Although Jang expressed that he still needs 'time,' he showed a positive attitude toward joining, saying that "there were many points we mutually agreed on."

Jang and Chairman Kwon held a luncheon meeting on the 25th at a restaurant in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

On the same day, Jang stated on Facebook, "First of all, I want to clarify that we basically had many points of mutual understanding regarding joining the party. However, as the saying goes, one cannot be full with the first spoonful, so we agreed to take more time to discuss this matter further and parted ways today."

He continued, "From my perspective, I am very curious about what innovative measures the party leadership (People Power Party) has for regime change, and I also question whether they possess a blue ocean strategy to realize a national unity-type regime change."

Jang added, "Regarding my own position, I plan to carefully consider it through one or two more meetings with Chairman Kwon to exchange opinions. In the future, I also intend to meet directly with the party leadership to verify what innovative plans and bold policies they have for regime change, as well as for the working class, middle class, centrists, and the barren region of Honam." He plans to meet Chairman Kwon again on the 30th.

Chairman Kwon also said on Facebook, "Although the time was short, we discussed various topics including the issue of joining the party, the current political situation, and future visions for the Republic of Korea. I fully agreed with Jang’s three big ideas (Big Think, Big Picture, Big Jump)."

Kwon added, "For politics to no longer be the cause but a means of resolving the chronic Yeongnam-Honam conflict in our society, Jang’s prompt decision is necessary, and I hope to receive a definite answer at our meeting on Friday."

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