Woo Sang-ho "To Change Party Convention Rules, Candidates' Agreement or Internal Consensus Is Necessary"

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[Asia Economy Reporters Naju-seok and Park Jun-i] Woo Sang-ho, who is serving as the Emergency Response Committee Chairperson of the Democratic Party of Korea and is undergoing the party's approval process, expressed caution regarding changes to the party convention rules on the 9th. Woo refrained from commenting on major issues, citing that the Emergency Response Committee has not yet been formed.

On the same day, Woo attended a meeting with re-elected party lawmakers and, when meeting with reporters, addressed media reports stating that "changing the party convention rules is difficult." He said, "I did not say that. There are conditions for changing the convention rules. Changes are only possible if the candidates running for the convention agree or if more than 60-70% of party members consent. However, the article stated that there would be no changes." He added, "I was not conveying my personal opinion but was always referring to the standards our party has followed."

Regarding the ongoing discussions within the party about revising the convention rules, he emphasized caution. He said, "I have never expressed a personal opinion," and added, "If the Emergency Response Committee Chairperson keeps making personal remarks, it causes controversy. I was stating the prerequisites."

Woo also mentioned that thoughts on potential candidates for the party convention or on the party's convention rules have not yet been confirmed.

When asked whether the Emergency Response Committee would conduct evaluations of the recent presidential and local elections, he said, "We will discuss it once the Emergency Response Committee is formed," and added, "Until the committee is established, I will not make personal comments."

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