"A Lawmaker Trying to Lead the Party Adds to Confusion"… Kim Gi-hyeon Targets Ahn

Kim Ki-hyun, a member of the People Power Party, is talking with former Minister of Strategy and Finance Park Jae-wan, who appeared as a lecturer at the People Power Party study group 'Innovation 24 New Future' breakfast lecture held at the National Assembly on the 20th. Former Minister Park gave a lecture on the theme of 'Diagnosis and Solutions for the Korean Economy - No Pain, No Gain' during this lecture. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

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[Asia Economy Reporters Lee Ji-eun and Geum Bo-ryeong] Kim Ki-hyun, a member of the People Power Party running for party leadership, recently targeted fellow leadership contender Ahn Cheol-soo on the 30th, criticizing him over the controversy surrounding Floor Leader Kwon Seong-dong's position, saying, "A lawmaker trying to step up as the party leader is only adding to the confusion." The competition for party leadership appears to be intensifying.

On the same day, Kim posted on his social network service (SNS), "The results of the party meeting must be duly respected," referring to the People Power Party's decision at the emergency party meeting on the 27th to establish a new emergency committee.

He added, "A lawmaker who wants to lead the party should not consistently maintain an ambiguous stance without clearly stating their position at the meeting, then casually gauge the situation and later make statements that overturn the meeting's results, thereby increasing confusion," directly criticizing Ahn. "That is not the conduct of a leader."

Kim further stated, "Above all, in this difficult crisis, a lawmaker should attend the meeting, fully express their convictions when given the chance to speak, and engage in intense debate through public discussion. And even if the outcome is not to their liking, it is only proper to respect it."

This was a pointed remark at Ahn, who did not make any significant statements at the party meeting on the 27th but on the 29th, via SNS, effectively reversed the meeting's decision by saying, "We should elect a new floor leader and return to an acting leadership system." The two lawmakers are competing for the next party leadership, having previously clashed over Kim's remark, "What did the transition committee do?"

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