Kim Jong-in "Complete Overhaul of the Election Committee"... Yoon Seok-yeol Cancels Schedule

Announcement of Full-Scale Adjustment Including Resignation of Headquarters Chief

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[Asia Economy Reporters Naju-seok and Park Jun-i] Kim Jong-in, the overall election committee chairman of the People Power Party, announced a complete reorganization of the election committee on the 3rd. Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party's presidential candidate, announced that all future schedules will be temporarily suspended.

On the morning of the same day, Chairman Kim held a Central Election Committee meeting at the National Assembly and stated, "I am announcing a complete reorganization of our People Power Party election committee to show the public that we are making our best efforts."

Chairman Kim predicted a full adjustment including the resignation of the main heads of the election committee. Following Chairman Kim's surprise remarks, Candidate Yoon canceled all scheduled events for the afternoon. Candidate Yoon had previously expressed a negative stance on reorganizing the election committee. It is not yet known whether Chairman Kim announced the reorganization plan after prior consultation with Candidate Yoon.

Meanwhile, Shin Ji-ye, the chief vice-chairperson of the New Era Preparation Committee, who had been a subject of controversy within the party, announced her intention to resign through social networking services (SNS) on the same day.

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