Won Hee-ryong Meets Oh Se-hoon, "Let's Revive the Reformist Faction's Original Intent"

Former Jeju Governor and People Power Party presidential primary candidate Won Hee-ryong visited Seoul City Hall on the 9th, met with Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, and was seen off by Mayor Oh. Photo by the National Assembly Press Photographers Group

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Former Jeju Governor and People Power Party presidential candidate Won Hee-ryong met with Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on the 9th and stated, "As reform-minded leaders, let us join forces to revive our original intentions and take a leap forward to become the central operators of Seoul and the Republic of Korea."

Right after visiting Mayor Oh at Seoul City Hall that day, former Governor Won shared this conversation with reporters. He described Mayor Oh as "a fellow who joined the Grand National Party (the predecessor of the People Power Party) in January 2000," emphasizing, "He has always been part of the reformist political flow within the conservative party during every critical moment." He added, "We agreed that Mayor Oh, as mayor, and I, as a presidential primary candidate, will work hard to ensure that the People Power Party is recognized as a trustworthy governing force by deeply reflecting on the public sentiment from the April 7 by-elections."

Mayor Oh, as a local government head obligated to maintain election neutrality, said he could not publicly express support but stated, "We share the original intention in terms of historical context, reform of the conservative party, and the nation's future vision. Where would heartfelt support go? I believe in that."

Former Jeju Governor and People Power Party presidential primary candidate Won Hee-ryong is visiting Seoul City Hall on the 9th, greeting Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon. Photo by National Assembly Press Photographers Group

Regarding the controversy over "lining up" between intra-party presidential contenders former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl and former Board of Audit and Inspection Chairman Choi Jae-hyung, former Governor Won criticized, "They are creating factions without policies."

He continued, "Factions have formed, but there are no policies. What is this? They have no interest in expanding their support base and are only fighting over the inheritance of a legacy left after the impeachment, which is barely remaining. Things have changed drastically, even if the order is reversed."

On the approval ratings of former Prosecutor General Yoon and former Chairman Choi, former Governor Won said, "They started their political careers relying solely on high approval ratings," adding, "Talking only about superficial approval ratings is like discussing just the shell. The shell must go away; isn't that true in any city?"

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