"Feeling Frustrated with the Current Situation of the People Power Party... The Once Energetic Engine Seems to Be Fading," Confession of a 20s Spokesperson

"Are We Being Too Complacent Against Candidate Lee Jae-myung?"
"What Policies and Vision Are We Presenting?"

Im Seung-ho, spokesperson for the People Power Party. Photo by Facebook screen capture.

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Lim Seung-ho, spokesperson for the People Power Party (27), criticized on the 24th regarding recent conflicts surrounding the recruitment of former People Power Party Emergency Committee Chairman Kim Jong-in, saying, "Does the recent formation process of the campaign committee truly inspire party members and the public?"

In a post on his Facebook that day, Spokesperson Lim said, "Do the names of those who appear daily on the campaign committee list bring any freshness or inspiration?"

He continued, "Honestly, looking at the party's current situation these days is frustrating," and pointed out, "It feels like the fresh engine that was full of vitality just a few months ago is now dying down."

Targeting Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, he said, "The opposing party's candidate is shedding tears daily and bowing deeply. He says he reflects on all his mistakes," adding, "Many people might just spit and call it a show, but honestly, I am scared."

He then questioned, "The opponent is a candidate who has fought numerous elections. After all, he was the candidate who maintained an overwhelming first place in local government evaluations," and asked, "Are we being too complacent against such a cunning person?"

Spokesperson Lim also said, "Since the primary, hasn't our party been wasting time with tug-of-war and power struggles?" and asked, "It's a very dangerous direction, but the opposing candidate is presenting policies and visions. What policies and visions are we proposing in response?"

He added, "Probably, the opposing candidate will sharply confront the Moon Jae-in administration. Don't you feel a chill from Lee Jae-myung's remarks that set angles against the existing Democratic Party's stance in overall areas such as real estate, youth, and unification issues?" and raised his voice, "In contrast, what vision are we presenting to the people? Can we confidently say we can fill all ten fingers with policies and visions memorable to the public?"

He addressed the party, saying, "Until a few weeks ago, the youth who flooded in like a tidal wave, unimaginable for our party before, seem to be disappearing like a mirage," and pointed out, "Are we neglecting the lost youth with a complacent thought like 'So you will vote for Lee Jae-myung? Anyway, you'll vote for our party'?"

Furthermore, he said, "Just as the Democratic Party is the target of judgment, we are still the target of judgment for the people. Have all the past mistakes of our party truly been forgiven?" and asked, "Am I the only one feeling the party's once vibrant momentum fading away?"

Finally, Spokesperson Lim concluded his post by saying, "'I support the People Power Party'?I don't know how many years it has been since such an opportunity came. I complained out of frustration that we might just be letting this golden opportunity slip away," and apologized, "I apologize to everyone who might have felt uncomfortable. However, I only hope this somewhat disorganized post can help breathe even a tiny bit of vitality into the party."

Meanwhile, Spokesperson Lim was the final winner of the debate battle "I am the National Representative," held by the People Power Party in June through a public audition. He was also selected as a youth deputy spokesperson through a public audition under the leadership of Hwang Kyo-ahn of the Liberty Korea Party (now People Power Party) in 2019.

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