Na Kyung-won: "Not a Candidate Replacement Theory, but the 'Lee Jae-myung Verification Theory' with a Criminal Record Should Be Ignited"

Lee Jun-seok Not Returning to the Previous Committee
"It Is Truly Absurd to Say We Need to Discuss This"

Na Kyung-won, a candidate running for the leader of the People Power Party, is attending a debate held on June 8 last year at the Baekbeom Kim Koo Memorial Hall in Hyochang-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Photo by the National Assembly Press Photographers Group

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Former lawmaker Na Kyung-won asserted on the 3rd, "Now is not the time to talk about replacing our candidate, but to ignite the verification of Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party candidate." Regarding Lee Jun-seok, the leader of the People Power Party, stating he will not return to the election countermeasures committee, she criticized, "It is truly absurd that such discussions need to be held."

Former lawmaker Na appeared on YTN Radio that day and said, "In fact, a presidential election is a great war," adding, "I want to say that no one can be free from responsibility when we show division in front of the war."

Regarding Kim Jong-in, the general election committee chairman, saying he will directly manage candidate Yoon's messages, she said, "It is regrettable that we ourselves seem to be diminishing our candidate," but suggested that the candidate's strengths should be well highlighted. She cited Yoon's strengths as drive, honesty, and boldness.

Na, who referred to candidate Lee as "Moon Jae-in government season 2," also raised questions about Lee's views on the economy and security. She said, "Security equals economy," and questioned, "With the barbed wire fences being breached like this, with the military's alert posture, military power, and defense capabilities, what can we really do?" She added, "I am worried because (candidate Lee) seems to be inheriting the government's wrong perspective on security issues as is."

She also emphasized the need for thorough verification of candidate Lee, who has a record of drunk driving, impersonating a prosecutor, and obstructing official duties. Former lawmaker Na said, "There has been no verification at all regarding the reasons for these incidents or what punishments were received," and added, "I think the verification of those who truly intend to become the new president, the presidential candidates, should come first."

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