Kwon Young-se: "With Yoon Seok-yeol Joining, Uncertainty in People Power Party Primary Resolved"

Met Opposition Figure as External Cooperation Chair to Persuade
"Our Party Must Abandon the Dream of a Third Zone That 'Passes Over' Us"

Provided by Kwon Young-se, Office of the People Power Party Congressman

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] On the 3rd, Kwon Young-se, a member of the People Power Party and chairman of the External Cooperation Committee, self-assessed, "The so-called 'third zone' has become meaningless. Most of the uncertainties in the People Power Party primary process have been resolved." Kwon played a role in recruiting figures outside the party, starting with former Board of Audit and Inspection Chairman Choi Jae-hyung, Jang Sung-min, chairman of the World and Northeast Asia Peace Forum, and former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl.

On the same day, Kwon said on his Facebook, "As the chairman of the External Cooperation Committee responsible for communication and recruitment of presidential candidates outside the party, I have completed a significant part of my mission," adding, "There are attempts by a very few to belittle the achievements by calling it 'leadership passing,' but I do not care." This refers to the situation where former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl joined the party abruptly on the 30th of last month without the leadership in place. He explained, "It is absolutely natural to prevent delays in the entry of a leading candidate by formalities, which could cause unexpected uncertainties about the entry itself and increase uncertainties in the primary process." He also added, "The futile dream of some individuals to 'pass' our party and form a third zone must be shattered as soon as possible."

He also emphasized that the party should not become complacent with the entry of leading candidates. Kwon said, "The current situation is by no means leisurely. Next year's presidential election is still a 2-3% race, and no one knows who will take the lead yet," adding, "Not only the candidates but also we must work harder. We will not be satisfied with today's achievements and will do everything we can in our positions to bring about a change of government."

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