Joo Ho-young, "The ruling party will elect new leadership around late January or February"
"Consensus on Party Convention After Regular National Assembly"
"Prolonged Emergency Committee Not Desirable"
Controversy Expected Over Lee's Possible Candidacy
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Hyun-ji] Joo Ho-young, Emergency Response Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, stated on the 21st that “If the party convention starts around December, the new leadership will be elected by the end of January or around February.”
Chairman Joo appeared on KBS's 'Sunday Diagnosis Live' on the same day and said, “Many lawmakers and party members agree that the party convention should start after the regular National Assembly session ends.”
The timing of the party convention affects the possibility of former People Power Party leader Lee Jun-seok running for the convention. If the convention is held after January 9 next year, when Lee’s party membership suspension ends, his candidacy possibility opens up.
Regarding this, Chairman Joo said, “Lee expressed the opinion that it would be appropriate to hold the party convention after June next year. However, it is not desirable for the Emergency Response Committee to last too long,” adding, “Holding a party convention to elect the party leader during an important National Assembly period could be perceived by the public as the ruling party fighting for power while the country and the party are facing difficulties.”
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He continued, “The outcome of Lee’s injunction request also has some influence, and investigations on Lee are ongoing, so we need to consider those factors. Once uncertainties are removed, we can set the date,” but also expressed concern, saying, “Currently, it is expected that the party convention will start after the regular National Assembly session ends, and the convention will be held at some point in January. There is a possibility of controversy as this coincides with the lifting of Lee’s suspension.”
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