Kang Min-jin, Leader of the Youth Justice Party, Says "Difficult to Congratulate" Shin Ji-ye's Joining of the People Power Party

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] Kang Min-jin, leader of the Youth Justice Party, stated on the 20th that she finds it "difficult to offer congratulations" on Shin Ji-ye, representative of the Korean Women’s Political Network, joining the campaign committee of Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party’s presidential candidate.

On the same day, Kang said through Facebook, "My heart is heavy." She added, "Shin Ji-ye mentioned the necessity of a 'regime change' and said she would support candidate Yoon Seok-yeol, but is there really any difference between the Democratic Party regime and the People Power Party regime?" She questioned, "Is the regime change, which the Democratic Party and People Power Party exchange back and forth, truly a real change?"

Kang commented, "At one time, I thought she was someone who stood in a similar place, even if slightly different." She continued, "What did the hearts of those who willingly voted for feminist Shin Ji-ye in the Seoul mayoral election mean? As someone who holds symbolism and representation as a feminist politician, the most regrettable thing is the sense of betrayal felt by female citizens who cannot send congratulations on the path you have chosen."

She went on, "It is said that Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party, responded with no comment when asked about Shin’s recruitment," and added, "How much actual status and decision-making power can a person who does not even receive the party leader’s welcome have within the party? Nevertheless, I hope that you can pursue your beliefs as a feminist and your intended goals there."

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