Hong Jun-pyo: "If the 60s and above and TK are secured, the primary is over... I am the conservative Roh Moo-hyun," showing confidence

Rising Trend Recently Based on 20s-30s and Moderate Voters

Photo by Hong, captured from the lawmaker's Facebook

[Asia Economy Reporter Na Ye-eun] Hong Jun-pyo, a presidential candidate from the People Power Party, expressed confidence by saying, "Once we secure the support of those aged 60 and above and the Daegu-Gyeongbuk (TK) region, the primary election will be over."

On the 3rd, Hong posted on his social media (SNS), "Today, I came twice to Gyeongnam, where I served as governor," expressing this sentiment.

He stated, "If Roh Moo-hyun represents the progressives, then Hong Jun-pyo represents the conservatives," adding, "Just like candidate Roh Moo-hyun in 2002, even without members of the National Assembly by my side, I quietly continue on my path today, focusing only on party members and the people."

Hong has been gaining momentum recently, supported by voters in their 20s and 30s as well as moderates, according to recent polls.

According to the National Barometer Survey (NBS) jointly conducted by four polling agencies?Embrain Public, K-Stat Research, Korea Research, and Hankook Research?from August 30 to September 1 and released the previous day (the 2nd), Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung scored 25%, former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl 19%, former Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon and People Power Party lawmaker Hong Jun-pyo each recorded 10% in suitability as presidential candidates.

Hong's support rose by 3 percentage points compared to the fourth week of August, while Governor Lee and former Prosecutor General Yoon each dropped by 1 percentage point, and former leader Lee Nak-yeon increased by 1 percentage point.

People Power Party presidential candidate Hong Joon-pyo is paying respects at the grave of former President Roh Moo-hyun in Bongha Village, Jinyeong-eup, Gimhae City, Gyeongnam Province on the afternoon of the 3rd.
Photo by Yonhap News

Meanwhile, on the same day (the 3rd), candidate Hong visited the tomb of former President Roh Moo-hyun in Bongha Village, Jinyeong-eup, Gimhae City, Gyeongnam, saying, "I will become like candidate Roh Moo-hyun in 2002."

He left a message in the guestbook saying, "Like candidate Roh Moo-hyun in 2002," and explained the reason for visiting the tomb: "I am paying respects to the graves of all former presidents, and I stopped by on my way to Gyeongnam."

Candidate Hong also said, "Although the party and circumstances are different from when former President Roh was selected as a candidate in 2002, the situation is very similar," adding, "There were almost no members of the National Assembly around former President Roh. At that time, Assemblyman Cho Kyung-tae was almost the only one, and currently, Assemblyman Cho Kyung-tae is with our campaign."

He continued, "Our party's National Assembly members are lining up in the wrong places," and analyzed, "Recently, support from the MZ generation has been gathering, which is also similar to the situation during former President Roh's candidacy."

Furthermore, he praised former President Roh, saying, "He was the most humble among all the presidents in history."

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