Lee Jun-seok, People Power Party and People Party Merger..."Thanks to Ahn Cheol-soo's Courage"

Former Member of the People's Party, Guaranteed Equal Competition in the People Power Party

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party, announced on the 3rd that the People Power Party and the People Party have resolved to merge. Lee informed that Ahn Cheol-soo, the People Party's presidential candidate, not only declared support for Yoon Seok-youl, the People Power Party's presidential candidate, and withdrew from the race but also decided on the merger.

On the same day, through social media (SNS), Lee said, "I welcome Ahn Cheol-soo, who made the significant decision to become a member of the People Power Party for the great cause of regime change, and the members of the People Party." He added, "I appreciate the courage to declare unconditional support for our candidate and to decide on the merger."

Lee also clearly stated that, considering the schedule of local elections after the presidential election, they will proceed with the merger process swiftly.

He said, "I hope there will be no confusion like that which occurred after the last Seoul mayoral election," and added, "Considering the local elections, we will complete the practical procedures for the merger within one week after the presidential election ends so that political activities of People Party members within the People Power Party can proceed smoothly in the local elections."

Lee promised, "From today, all members of the People Power Party should warmly welcome the members of the People Party," and said, "The principle of fair competition will be open and applied to everyone within the People Power Party, including those from the People Party."

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