People Power Party, mass resignation of youth members... Kim Jae-won "All 40" Lee Jun-seok "Over 1,800"

Lee Jun-seok, the leader of the People Power Party, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 25th of last month, and is talking with Supreme Council member Kim Jae-won during the meeting. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Since former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol was finally selected as the People Power Party's presidential candidate, there has been ongoing debate within the party over the mass resignation of young members.

Earlier, as Representative Hong Jun-pyo, who competed in the presidential primary, was eliminated in second place, expressions of disappointment surfaced over the weekend, with posts certifying resignations appearing one after another on online communities. However, on the 8th, Supreme Council Member Kim told Yonhap News in a phone interview, "According to the central party's tally, the total number of confirmed resignations from the end of the party convention on the 5th until this morning is only 40," adding, "The rush of young members resigning is unfounded." He further stated, "Since this is an important election issue ahead of the presidential election, we need to continue monitoring whether the number of resignations truly increases or if it is merely the usual aftermath of the primary season."

Leader Lee, who judged that the scale of young members' resignations was being downplayed and disparaged, expressed concern. Through his Facebook, Leader Lee pointed out, "Over the past weekend, more than 1,800 resignations occurred among the electorate in the metropolitan area alone, and over 75% of those resigning are in their 20s and 30s," adding, "This is not about security details, so I don't understand why someone would go on broadcast and say strange things without knowing the facts." He also questioned, "What political gain is sought by mocking the 20s and 30s age group?"

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