Kim Dong-yeon "I will complete the next year's presidential election... My path is not to follow the existing political norms"

"Preparing a Digital Political Platform"
"Does Not Rule Out the Possibility of Party Formation"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Former Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Kim Dong-yeon, who declared his candidacy for the presidential election, stated on the 26th, "I will complete the race until the end (of next year's presidential election)."

Former Deputy Prime Minister Kim appeared on MBC Radio's 'Kim Jong-bae's Focus' that day and said, "I clearly state this." He denied the candidate unification scenarios raised by some, saying, "It's really ridiculous to think about unification now."

He also distanced himself from meetings with Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party. He said, "Not following the existing political formulas is the path I think is right," and added, "Please understand that rather than judging and joining forces based on circumstances or advantages and disadvantages, I will steadily walk my path with the values and philosophy I believe in." Regarding Ahn’s new politics, former Deputy Prime Minister Kim said, "I don’t know much about it."

Regarding participation in TV debates, which require surpassing a 5% approval rating, he said, "I think it is possible," adding, "I am not part of a major party, and although this is just the beginning, if people who can act like a grassroots rebellion join forces, I believe it is definitely possible."

Former Deputy Prime Minister Kim also said, "I have been thinking about how to create a political platform using digital technology, metaverse, or blockchain," and added, "It seems that a digital political platform can be developed to a stage that precedes the founding of a party." He continued, "First, I want to try creating some kind of political platform to communicate and engage with many people, without ruling out the possibility of founding a party."

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