People Power Party Freshmen Lawmakers Actively Support Yoon: "United in Commitment to His Decision"

Statement Released Under the Names of 40 First-Term Lawmakers on the 5th

On the morning of the 28th of last month, Jung Kyung-hee, the secretary of first-term lawmakers of the People Power Party, answered questions from the press after meeting with party leader Lee Jun-seok at the National Assembly. (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] The first-term lawmakers of the People Power Party actively supported presidential candidate Yoon Seok-yeol, lending their strength.

After holding a meeting at the National Assembly on the afternoon of the 5th, the first-term lawmakers issued a statement signed by 40 members, saying, "We sincerely reflect on the fact that the first-term lawmakers failed to embody the will of the people who long for a change of government, and wholeheartedly join Candidate Yoon's decision to make a new start."

They continued, "We pledge to do our best for victory in the presidential election with a lower and more humble attitude in our respective positions, focusing solely on the people," and emphasized, "From now on, we strongly urge that there should be absolutely no words or actions within the party that hinder the victory in the presidential election, which is the mandate of the people."

Lawmaker Park Dae-su, meeting with reporters immediately after the first-term lawmakers' meeting, commented on the conflict between Candidate Yoon and Party Leader Lee Jun-seok, saying, "We respect Candidate Yoon's significant decision," and explained, "For now, internal party disputes will be temporarily put on hold, and there was a strong opinion that if such incidents occur again, strong measures will be taken."

When asked, "Didn't the party executives visit the party leader's office last time to convey a resignation request?" Park replied, "At that time, I urged resignation. It was a warning. It was a pressure card asking them not to engage in such words or actions in the future," adding, "Today, there was no such talk. We discussed regime change and agreed to endure and be patient regarding issues that could cause disputes, deciding to address them next time."

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