Ahn Cheol-soo: "I Do Not Consider Unification... I Will Be the Eldest Leader of the New Era"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Ahn Cheol-soo, the presidential candidate of the People’s Party, said on the 2nd, "I have the idea that if I am elected and there is a regime change with me, I want to become the eldest brother of a new era."

At a policy press conference held at the National Assembly that day, Candidate Ahn said about the possibility of unification, "I am not considering it."

He continued, "The political world still holds the mindset of the industrialization and democratization era from 50 years ago, so it cannot move forward at all," adding, "President Moon Jae-in must become the youngest member of the old era. Therefore, the next president must open a new era as the eldest brother of the new era."

He said, "Because there are many doubts about the moral issues, family issues, and governance ability or qualifications of the candidates from the two major parties, the number of undecided voters is historically high with about 60 days left until the presidential election. Among those who have chosen a candidate, there are also many who can change their choice at any time."

He also emphasized, "Among the Democratic Party supporters, many are very disappointed with candidate Lee Jae-myung, and in the case of candidate Yoon Seok-youl, 55 to 60% of people hope for a regime change, but only about half or less of them accept that hope."

Candidate Ahn added, "I intend to tell these people throughout January that I am a qualified person in terms of morality and ability," and "I want to create a stage to compete with future discourse, not negativity or past blame."

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