Hong Jun-pyo Camp Urges Kim Jae-won to "Resign from Supreme Council Position," Saying "Hong's Election Chances Are Slim"

Violation of Duty to Remain Neutral During Primary Elections According to Party Constitution and Regulations

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] The presidential campaign of Hong Joon-pyo, a member of the People Power Party, on the 23rd demanded the resignation of Supreme Council member Kim Jae-won, stating that he must take responsibility for his reckless remarks.

Hong's campaign issued a press release on the same day, saying, "In a program with former lawmaker Jeong Bong-ju, Supreme Council member Kim said, '(Hong Joon-pyo) seems to have little chance of winning,' and '(If Hong Joon-pyo becomes the candidate) it would be a big problem,'" adding, "This violates Article 6 of the People's Party 'Regulations for the Selection of Presidential Candidates,' which prohibits central party officials from engaging in actions that could influence election results."

Spokesperson Yeo Myung criticized, "Supreme Council member Kim persisted with petty excuses. He posted an 'edited' transcript of the conversation on his SNS, claiming it was a misunderstanding by candidate Hong Joon-pyo and said the broadcast was deleted," and added, "This clearly reveals Kim's true intentions that 'Hong Joon-pyo has no chance of winning, so I don't want to cooperate with him, and Hong Joon-pyo must not defeat Yoon Seok-youl.'

Spokesperson Yeo also said, "Did former President Park Geun-hye, a former military officer, serve in such a manner?" and urged, "Take responsibility for violating the obligation of neutrality during the primary according to party rules and regulations and resign immediately."

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