Hong Jun-pyo, Yoo Seung-min, and Won Hee-ryong's Clean Concession: "Let's Definitely Achieve Regime Change"

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[Asia Economy Reporters Naju-seok and Park Joon-yi] On the 5th, Hong Jun-pyo, a member of the People Power Party, former member Yoo Seung-min, and former Jeju Governor Won Hee-ryong expressed their acceptance of the selection of former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl as the People Power Party's presidential candidate.

After confirming his defeat at the People Power Party convention held at the Baekbeom Kim Koo Memorial Hall, Representative Hong said, "I cleanly accept the results of the primary."

He added, "My role was to fiercely attract public interest until the very end of this primary," and said, "I congratulate candidate Yoon and urge the people and party members to unite and actively work for a change of government."

Representative Hong led in public opinion polls but came in second in the party member vote.

Former Representative Yoo, who placed third, also stated, "I cleanly accept the primary results," and said, "I will return to my duty as a party member and serve loyally for the victory in the presidential election." He added, "I hope everyone will forget all that happened during the primary process and work together for party unity and a change of government." He said, "Although my role ends here, my commitment to reform conservatism remains unchanged," and "I hope the day will come when we win the presidential election together and Korea triumphs."

Former Governor Won also said, "I cleanly accept the choice of the people and party members." He added, "The path to a change of government over the next four months will not be easy and may not go as we wish," and said, "I, Won Hee-ryong, will devote everything to fulfilling the best role together with you."

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