Joo Ho-young Becomes New Ruling Party Floor Leader... Falls Short by 19 Votes Amid 'Consensus Support' (2nd Report)

Representative Lee Yong-ho and Representative Joo Ho-young, who are running for the floor leader of the People Power Party, are attending the party members' meeting held at the National Assembly on the 19th to elect the floor leader. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporters Lee Ji-eun and Kwon Hyun-ji] Former Emergency Response Committee Chairman Joo Ho-young was elected as the new floor leader of the People Power Party on the 19th.

The People Power Party held a party meeting in the morning to elect a new floor leader and conducted a vote. Out of a total of 106 votes, former Emergency Response Committee Chairman Joo received 61 votes and was elected as the new floor leader.

Two-term lawmaker Lee Yong-ho received 42 votes, and there were 3 invalid votes. Contrary to the initial expectation of a unanimous endorsement, the difference between the two candidates was only 19 votes. The opposition to the endorsement theory was interpreted as support for Lee.

Newly elected floor leader Joo said, "Lawmaker Lee Yong-ho has worked hard to bring a fresh breeze to the party, and I hope the party becomes dynamic, united, and moves forward together like a backdrop," adding, "the floor leader's office is always open, so please feel free to visit and consult anytime, and we will work together."

The People Power Party proposed and approved by applause the plan to appoint newly elected floor leader Joo as the chairman of the party's National Assembly Steering Committee. Floor spokesperson Yang Geum-hee stated, "Considering the serious situation, we have decided not to present a bouquet."

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