People Power Party in Turmoil, Presidential Candidate Debate on the 18th Canceled

The Forum on the 25th Replaced by Vision Presentation
Agreement Reached to Launch Election Commission on the 26th

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[Asia Economy reporters Naju-seok and Park Jun-i] The People Power Party has canceled the presidential candidate debate scheduled for the 18th, which was promoted by the Primary Preparation Committee. The debate on the 25th will be replaced with a vision presentation event.

On the 17th, the People Power Party's Supreme Council made this decision after a two-hour closed meeting.

After the Supreme Council meeting, Im Seung-ho, the party spokesperson, told reporters, "The entire Supreme Council agreed to replace the debates on the 18th and 25th with a vision presentation event on the 25th."

Previously, the Primary Preparation Committee, led by Assemblyman Seo Byung-soo, had prepared two presidential candidate debates on the 18th and 25th. However, there were criticisms that the committee had overstepped its authority, as well as procedural issues raised due to the lack of candidate registration. Moreover, conflicts escalated as former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl and former Jeju Governor Won Hee-ryong expressed skepticism about attending, citing procedural problems with the debates.

Spokesperson Im said, "According to the mediation proposal by Floor Leader Kim Ki-hyun, it was decided to proceed with the vision presentation event instead."

The original plan for the primary preparation to decide the 20th presidential election candidate was approved as is. Additionally, the presidential primary election management committee is scheduled to be launched on the 26th.

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