Kim Kwan-young: "Lee Jae-myung asked me to 'play the villain'... There's hope if we rewrite the Democratic Party"

Democratic Party Election Committee to Recruit Kim Kwan-young on the 10th
Kim Kwan-young: "If the Democratic Party Doesn't Change, the Presidential Election Will Be Difficult"

Former Bareunmirae Party lawmaker Kim Kwan-young [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyun-joo] Former Bareunmirae Party lawmaker Kim Kwan-young, who decided to join the Democratic Party's election campaign committee, stated, "I thought that if we fix the Democratic Party rather than the People Power Party, there would still be hope."

On the 9th, Kim appeared on KBS Radio's 'Joo Jin-woo Live' and said, "Candidate Lee said, 'Take on the role of the villain in the Democratic Party.' There is a saying, 'devil's advocate.' I hope to play a role in giving proper harsh criticism to the Democratic Party, objectively analyzing why many people who supported the Democratic Party and public sentiment have left, and providing alternatives. That's why I thought we have a role to play."

When the host asked, "If Kim Kwan-young gives harsh criticism, will Lee Jae-myung and the Democratic Party change?" Kim replied, "I hope so, and I believe that only if that happens do we have a chance to win the presidential election. Otherwise, I think the election will be difficult."

Kim also highly evaluated candidate Lee's abilities. In response to the question, "Will candidate Lee do well as president?" he said, "Many people point out various moral flaws. I acknowledge those," but added, "Candidate Lee has overcome difficult circumstances for a long time by his own will and has considerable political experience on the ground. I think he is excellent in terms of empathy with the people and holds very pragmatic views."

Regarding candidate Yoon, Kim expressed concern, saying, "Politics and state affairs are about compromise, concession, and persuasion. I think he lacks that spirit quite a bit," and added, "Because he lacks experience in considering overall state affairs or how to solve political issues, there could be significant problems in his judgment if he becomes president."

Meanwhile, on the morning of the 10th, a ceremony for former lawmaker Kim Kwan-young's joining the Democratic Party is scheduled to be held at the Democratic Party's central headquarters.

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