Seo Byeong-su Running for National Assembly Vice Speaker... "Regretful That Primary Election Was Held"

“Chudae Practice Seems Not to Continue”
Emphasizing ‘Uiwonjuija’… “Will Restore Win-Win Politics”
“Supporting Yoon Government’s Success Through Party Unity”

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Hyun-ji] Seo Byung-soo, a member of the People Power Party who has thrown his hat into the ring for the National Assembly Deputy Speaker election, stated on the 24th that “I regret having no choice but to run in the primary.”

After a press conference at the National Assembly on the same day, Seo told reporters, “The practice has been to coordinate with lawmakers and party leadership to endorse a candidate for the Deputy Speaker position, but it seems that such a practice is no longer being maintained.” He also said, “I individually met with candidates Kim Young-sun, Chung Woo-taek, and Hong Moon-pyo to discuss prior coordination, but our positions were all different.”

He emphasized his strength as a “parliamentarian.” He said, “As a chairman of a standing committee in the National Assembly, I have experience creating such processes through extensive dialogue and communication regardless of party lines,” adding, “Because I can easily communicate with the opposition, I will ease the extremely confrontational relations between the ruling and opposition parties and restore politics based on dialogue and coexistence.”

Regarding the situation within the party, he stressed that “harmony and unity are important” and pledged to act as a mediator. He added, “Based on party unity, I will support the success of the Yoon Seok-yeol administration. Through leadership in coordination and communication, I will lead party harmony and regain the lost public support.”

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