Ahn Cheol-soo: "No Expectation of Concession from People Power Party... Confident in People's Choice"

Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, is holding a declaration ceremony for his candidacy in the 20th presidential election in front of the fountain at the National Assembly Lawn Plaza on the 1st. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Bo-ryeong] Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party who has launched a bid for the presidency, stated, "If the People Power Party candidate yields, an overwhelming regime change is possible, but I do not expect them to yield."

On the 3rd, Ahn appeared on YTN Radio’s 'Hwang Bo-seon’s Start of a New Morning' and responded to the question, "Can we interpret your statement as a firm intention to absolutely not unify by yielding (yourself)?" by expressing this position.

Previously, Ahn emphasized, "If the candidate from the main opposition party yields to me, an overwhelming regime change will definitely be possible," adding, "That is what must happen for a change of the era."

Regarding 'love calls' from People Power Party candidates, he drew a clear line, saying, "I have not received any separate contact," and "I have not met any candidate since the primary." All candidates in the People Power Party presidential primary have mentioned 'unification' with Ahn. In response, Ahn explained, "It seems all candidates commonly recognize that it is difficult to win with only the People Power Party at present."

Along with this, Ahn criticized candidates from both ruling and opposition parties. He said, "If the ruling party candidate somehow becomes president, it would be nothing more than a change of signboards," adding, "There will be no change in policies or anything else." He also pointed out, "If the main opposition party wins, that would likely be a replacement of entrenched evils," and "Those who drive out the current entrenched evils and take their place will become new entrenched evils."

He strongly expressed his intention to 'complete the race.' When asked, "Do you believe you have a sufficient chance of winning in a multi-candidate race?" Ahn replied, "I am confident that I will be chosen by the people." He continued, "I will present a vision of what kind of Republic of Korea I want to create and win the hearts of those in the center through practical and concrete policies."

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