Na Kyung-won: "No ruling party stars willing to run in tough districts... It's regrettable"

CBS 'Kim Hyun-jung's News Show' Appearance
"Role of the Capital Region? Will Consider If Proposed"

Former lawmaker Na Kyung-won commented on the upcoming general election, noting that there is a reluctance within the ruling party to run in difficult constituencies. She said, "It would be good if influential figures could step up and run in challenging areas, but that aspect is regrettable."

On the 25th, Na appeared on CBS Radio's 'Kim Hyun-jung's News Show' and stated, "I haven't seen anyone in the metropolitan area say, 'I will go out and fight against those (from the Democratic Party) whom our supporters really dislike.'"

Former Assemblywoman Na Kyung-won. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

She added, "I can't specifically tell someone, 'You should go to a tough district,' but it would be good if some of the People Power Party stars chose to run in the metropolitan area rather than Yeongnam."

Regarding the discussion about Na Kyung-won's potential role in the metropolitan area, she said, "If an offer comes, I will consider it then," and added, "As far as I know, the party has not approached me."

On the claim that Minister of Justice Han Dong-hoon should be placed on the proportional representation list, she said, "If he goes through proportional representation, he could oversee the nationwide election," and added, "It's not only Minister Han who is important; there are many new figures we should broadly consider."

Regarding the People Power Party recently recruiting opposition figures such as Assemblyman Jo Jeong-hoon from the Transition Korea party, she said, "I think new members coming in bring vitality to the party," and added, "However, while expanding the party's base, it is important that those who join agree with the party's core values." She emphasized, "A political party should not become merely a means to obtain a badge."

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