Jang Je-won: "Transition Committee Formation Changes According to Ahn's Decision... Announcement Tomorrow"

"Yoon, Planning Political Strategy While Resting"

Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People Party, stands in front of Jang Je-won, chief of staff to President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol, and reporters after meeting with President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol at the People Power Party central headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul on the 11th. Photo by National Assembly Press Photographers Group

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] On the 12th, the team of President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol announced that they will meet with Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, to finalize discussions on the Presidential Transition Committee and its chairperson.

Jang Je-won, chief secretary to the president-elect, said at the party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, "We will discuss with (Ahn’s side) this afternoon," adding, "We will do our best to announce the chairperson and vice-chairperson tomorrow afternoon."

When asked if there were any obstacles to Ahn taking the position of transition committee chairperson, he replied, "There are no obstacles," and explained, "If Ahn decides to take the position, there will be some related arrangements, and if he does not, another arrangement will be made accordingly. There is a linked aspect to this."

It was reported that President-elect Yoon is resting at his residence. Jang said, "He is planning the political situation and has been calling those who have helped so far, as well as provincial governors, to seek advice," adding, "He is also calling senior figures to seek advice and is currently in the process of planning the political situation."

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