Kim Jaewon: "Yoon Seokyeol, Centrist Expansion Is Unrealistic... Those Claiming Opposition Unity in November Need to Be Sorted Out"

"Must Join the People Power Party Like a Flash of Lightning"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Kim Jae-won, Supreme Council Member of the People Power Party, advised on the 26th that Yoon Seok-yeol's claims of expanding the base to centrists and post-progressives are "absurd talk" and urged him to join the People Power Party swiftly like a flash of lightning.

Kim appeared on CBS Radio's "Kim Hyun-jung's News Show" that day and said, "I heard that some people within Yoon Seok-yeol's camp are suggesting unification of the opposition after November," adding, "They probably don't even realize how absurd that idea is." He continued, "I want to advise former Prosecutor General Yoon to decisively cut ties with those who speak absurdly and quickly join the party to become the representative of those who want regime change or to give them hope, which is the most important role as a leading political figure right now."

He stated, "In the past, there was a formula where the side that attracted many centrists by dividing people into conservatives, centrists, and progressives would win," but argued, "Now, the formula of conservative, centrist, and progressive has almost disappeared, and the division is whether one wants regime change or not."

Kim said, "Political realities and voter tendencies change moment by moment, and now, due to the COVID-19 situation, the entire nation is in a collective state of depression," adding, "In such circumstances, people want decisive action, and they strongly dislike ambiguous attitudes."

He explained, "(Former Prosecutor General Yoon) should think about giving hope to those who desire regime change and becoming their representative, rather than chasing the nonexistent illusion of the centrist group and continuing political activities, which is neither beneficial nor desirable."

Kim emphasized, "He should join the party as soon as possible and directly show how much he will contribute and dedicate himself to regime change, and how much hope he will give to those people. I believe that is the best campaign. There is no need to hesitate any longer; joining immediately like a flash of lightning is the right thing to do."

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