United People Power's 11 Dragons Gathered in One Place... "Let's Not Engage in Slanderous Primaries Like the Democratic Party," They Say in Unison

Calls to Restrain Black Propaganda and Matador
Criticism of Yoon Seok-yeol and Allegations of Election Fraud in Last General Election Also Raised

Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party, is attending a meeting of presidential primary candidates held at the party's central office in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 29th, delivering a greeting. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] The 11 presidential candidates of the People Power Party unanimously stated that the upcoming presidential primary should not turn into a slander battle like the Democratic Party of Korea. Many voices also emphasized that the primary should be future-oriented. However, among the 11 candidates, some took shots at former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol or raised allegations of election fraud during the last general election.

On the 29th, a meeting was held at the People Power Party central office with the 11 presidential candidates, Party Leader Lee Jun-seok, and Primary Preparation Committee Chairman Seo Byung-soo.

Representative Kim Tae-ho said, "The primary format should be like an audition," adding, "There needs to be a declaration that personal attacks or mudslinging will not be tolerated."

Representative Yoon Hee-sook said, "I hope we are different from the Democratic Party," and added, "During the primary process, the goal is for the public to see us and think, 'Wow, these people are cool. If we entrust the country to them, the future looks promising.' Our primary should be a battle of policies, visions, and discourse that can uplift the hearts of the people."

Former Auditor General Choi Jae-hyung is attending the party presidential primary candidates meeting held at the People Power Party Central Office in Yeouido, Seoul on the 29th, delivering a greeting./Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Former Board of Audit and Inspection Chairman Choi Jae-hyung said, "I have nothing special to say about the primary rules," and added, "I will follow whatever the party decides."

Jang Ki-pyo, the party committee chairman for Gimhae-eul, Gyeongnam, said, "It is necessary to make early plans to tour important cities and provinces nationwide to promote regional pledges and show that the People Power Party is working hard."

Representative Park Jin said, "We must never engage in mudslinging or slander," and added, "The primary must be a cool contest that showcases policy vision and capability."

Former Representative Yoo Seung-min said, "This presidential election is not a fight against the past," and added, "It is a battle over the future, about which faction can gain more trust from the people." He said, "I hope the party can focus on the concept of the future and hold a primary that can concretely give hope to the people." He also said, "If we do not capture the centrist voters and young people in the metropolitan area, we cannot win the presidential election," and added, "I hope the party will focus on winning their hearts."

Representative Ha Tae-kyung said, "Unlike the Democratic Party, I hope we have a one-team primary," and added, "We should not engage in black propaganda or slanderous claims, but since former Prosecutor General Yoon is likely to join the party, I hope we approach the primary with a mindset to defend him when he is attacked with unverified and low-quality rumors."

On the 29th, a meeting among the party's presidential primary candidates was held at the People Power Party Central Office in Yeouido, Seoul. Attending the event, Hong Joon-pyo (from the left), Yoo Seung-min, Park Jin, Kim Tae-ho, Won Hee-ryong, Representative Lee Jun-seok, Choi Jae-hyung, Ahn Sang-soo, Yoon Hee-sook, Ha Tae-kyung, Jang Ki-pyo, and candidate Hwang Kyo-ahn posed while shouting "Fighting." Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Jeju Governor Won Hee-ryong said, "I hope a method will be created that provides sufficient opportunities and various ways to communicate with the public so that good plans can be fully disclosed."

Meanwhile, former Incheon Mayor Ahn Sang-soo said, "The person outside the party (former Prosecutor General Yoon) lured our party chairpersons, finalized things, and then held a chicken and beer party on the same day, which is an insult to the party, Leader Lee, and the people." He also criticized the first cut-off being decided solely by public opinion polls, saying, "A primary that does not respect the opinions of 300,000 people cannot be blessed."

Former Party Leader Hwang Kyo-ahn also raised allegations of election fraud in the April 15 general election at this meeting.

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