Jeong Sye-gyun, Democratic Party Presidential Primary Candidate, Withdraws Mid-Race "Serving Quietly for a New Republic of Korea"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Former Prime Minister and ruling party presidential candidate Chung Sye-kyun announced on the 13th that he would withdraw from the presidential primary race. Chung held a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Office in the afternoon and, along with lawmakers from the Chung Sye-kyun faction such as Kim Young-joo and Kim Min-seok, said, "I bow my head in gratitude to the many people who have supported my shortcomings for a long time," adding, "From today onward, I will return to being an ordinary party member and serve diligently for a united Democratic Party and a new Republic of Korea, repaying the grace I have received from the country, the people, and the party."

The Chung Sye-kyun campaign team convened an emergency meeting on the same day to discuss countermeasures based on the results of the first round of the primary electorate vote and reached this conclusion.

The decision to withdraw appears to have been influenced by the disappointing results in the first Super Week, including the Daegu and Gyeongbuk votes held on the 11th and 12th. Contrary to predictions that Chung would secure third place due to his solid organizational support, he lost his position in the first Super Week to former Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae.

Chung added, "I send my cheers to the colleagues who ran alongside me and my thanks to the comrades who helped me."

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