Kim Je-dong "Received recruitment offers from both major parties... Asked them to make me president"

Kim Je-dong Steps in as Temporary Host for KBS Radio
Interview with Lee Jun-seok

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] Broadcaster Kim Je-dong revealed that he was once offered recruitment by both major political parties.

Broadcaster Kim Je-dong. Photo by Yonhap News

On the 15th, Kim, who served as a temporary host on KBS Radio's 'Joo Jin-woo Live,' conducted an interview with former People Power Party leader Lee Jun-seok.

During the interview, Lee asked, "You've been offered recruitment before, right?" and Kim replied, "I received offers from both parties." He did not specify the exact party names.

Kim said, "When I said I would do it if they made me a presidential candidate, I didn't hear back from either party," and asked, "Is this a good way to decline?" Lee responded, "You probably got labeled as a bit of a strange person." Kim then said, "That's right. I have to be seen as a strange person so they won't bring it up again."

Meanwhile, Kim asked Lee, "If you become president and I become party leader, don't you think I would really understand what you're saying?" Lee replied, "If you try running as the Democratic Party candidate in Daegu, I would consider recruiting you."

Kim also asked Lee, who has announced his intention to run in the general election, whether he would choose Honam or Nowon B in Seoul as his electoral district. Lee said, "Why would I go to Honam? I should go to Nowon B. If I go to Honam, it would be too artificial."

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