Park Yong-jin "Considering Kim Du-kwan's Self-Quarantine, Please Review Adjusting the Primary Election Schedule"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Park Yong-jin, a presidential candidate from the Democratic Party of Korea, mentioned the need to adjust the primary schedule in consideration of candidate Kim Du-gwan, who entered self-quarantine on the 22nd.

During lunch with Democratic Party leader Song Young-gil on the same day, Park said, "Candidate Kim has entered self-quarantine, and since his camp did not request much, I wonder if it would have been better to adjust the primary schedule a little more," adding, "I feel regretful that Candidate Kim might feel disappointed. I believe the decision will be made wisely."

Earlier, Candidate Kim entered self-quarantine until the 1st of next month due to his son's COVID-19 diagnosis. Because of this, Kim requested a one-week postponement of the primary schedule. However, the party leadership stated, "Considering various upcoming schedules, postponement is difficult," and expressed their intention to proceed with the original primary schedule.

Regarding Park's request, Leader Song said, "I will carefully listen to the report from the election commission."

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