Ahn Cheol-soo: "No Unification This Time... Ra Must Run for Success"

Ahn Cheol-soo, YTN Radio Interview
"Introduction of Runoff Voting System Does Not Rule Out Possibility of Unification"

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] Ahn Cheol-soo, a member of the People Power Party, firmly stated that there will be no unification in the 3·8 People Power Party leadership election.

On the 16th, Ahn appeared on YTN Radio's 'News King Park Ji-hoon' and said, "Unification was a topic when there were three parties, but the runoff voting system has been introduced," adding, "The runoff voting system excludes the possibility of unification. Therefore, I can confidently say that there will be no unification this time."

Ahn Cheol-soo, a member of the People Power Party, is giving a greeting speech at the legislative report meeting of Yoon Doo-hyun held on the afternoon of the 13th at the Agricultural Association Hall in Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk. Photo by Yonhap News

Regarding the so-called 'metropolitan area alliance' possibility with Representative Yoon Sang-hyun and former Representative Na Kyung-won, he said, "Candidates who are eliminated in the runoff usually state who they will support more," suggesting that a loose form of alliance, rather than unification, could occur.

Ahn emphasized that former Representative Na Kyung-won should run to boost the leadership election's excitement. He pointed out, "In fact, since it became 100% party members voting, the general public's interest has significantly decreased," and added, "From the party's perspective, regardless of personal interests, there is much to lose."

Regarding the ongoing 'pro-Yoon' and 'anti-Yoon' controversy ahead of the leadership election, he remarked, "The problem was leaking that President Yoon called someone to the official residence," and noted, "In fact, that was supposed to be confidential."

He continued, "There is the government, and then there is the ruling party, right? Then the two should create synergy," adding, "But if the party below just moves by following 100% of the instructions, it cannot raise its approval ratings."

Furthermore, Ahn stated, "The party must bring up different agendas and lead policy-wise, and only by increasing additional approval ratings can we win the general election," emphasizing, "It should be a competition to add strength to Yoon's power, not just to exploit Yoon's influence."

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