Kim Dong-yeon "Considering Seoul and Gyeonggi"... Also Mentions Possibility of Alliance with Democratic Party

"Democratic Party: Alliance Possible If Political Reform Commitment Shown"
Also Expresses Willingness to Accept Primary Elections, Saying "Is There a Need to Haggle Over Conditions?"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] Kim Dong-yeon, leader of the New Wave party, expressed his intention to run in the local elections on the 24th, stating, "As a political party, we naturally have an active mindset about participating in the local elections." Regarding the region he plans to run in, he said, "I am still considering," but mentioned that demands for his candidacy for political change are "mostly coming from Seoul and Gyeonggi," suggesting that a decision will likely be made soon concerning these areas.

Kim Dong-yeon, the New Wave presidential candidate, held a press conference on the 2nd at the election campaign office in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, announcing his withdrawal from the race and expressing his support for Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party candidate. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

On the same day, Kim appeared on CBS Radio's 'Kim Hyun-jung's News Show' and said, "Party members are also encouraging me to run."

He added, "What is the best way to put political change and political reform into practice? I am contemplating this aspect," and in response to the host's question, "So you are not refusing to run?" he answered, "That's right."

It appears that he is deliberating between Seoul and Gyeonggi, where there is much encouragement from those around him. Kim said, "It seems that Seoul and Gyeonggi are coming up a lot," and added, "Chungbuk is my hometown, so I have an attachment to it, but I understand it as a request to work on a bigger stage."

He also left open the possibility of an alliance with the Democratic Party. Kim stated, "(An alliance) depends on the Democratic Party's willingness to practice political change," and said, "We are fully willing to form an alliance and work together." He continued, "There are many things we can do for political change, such as adopting a large multi-member district system, but they need to be demonstrated through action. When I spoke with candidate Lee Jae-myung, I confirmed several times his strong will to take action, so if there is such a will and a desire to start by changing the Democratic Party, we will actively ally; otherwise, we may go separately."

When asked how he would respond if a primary election were demanded of him, he replied, "If there is consensus and determination to pursue political change and reform, I would boldly proceed. There is no need to haggle over conditions or be petty."

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