Hwang Woo-yeo "Expecting the ruling party convention to be delayed by more than a month"

By the end of June, work must start from May 20
"Physically difficult" judgment
Han Dong-hoon on possibility of running for party leader
"Cannot work with a specific person in mind"

Hwang Woo-yeo, the Emergency Response Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, predicted on the 7th that the party convention to elect the next party leader is expected to be delayed by more than a month. He stated that since the floor leader election has been postponed from the 3rd to the 9th of this month, it is highly likely that the schedule will be sequentially delayed.

In an interview with SBS Radio on the same day, Chairman Hwang said, "(Originally) we talked about late June to early July, but according to the party constitution and regulations, at least 40 days are needed," adding, "If it were late June, preparations for the party convention should have started from May 20, but that is physically difficult."

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Chairman Hwang also mentioned that since the floor leader has not yet been elected, it is taking time to start appointing the emergency response committee members. He said, "Since the floor leader has not arrived yet, it would be appropriate to disclose the appointments after the floor leader arrives and consultations are made." The People Power Party will hold a vote to elect the floor leader on the 9th, which was postponed by about a week from the original date of the 3rd.

There is also speculation that it may take more time to hold the party convention, as the current emergency committee is likely to discuss changing the party convention rules to allow 100% member voting. Chairman Hwang said, "For example, issues such as finalizing the rules and giving candidates a certain period to prepare should be considered," adding, "Rather than setting these in stone, I think we should proceed as quickly as possible but carefully without rushing."

When asked whether the proportion of reflecting public opinion would be increased, he did not give a definitive answer. Chairman Hwang emphasized, "It is difficult to say what will be done immediately," and added, "If there are such opinions, a process to collect and discuss them is necessary. Since it is a consensus body, decisions will be made through consultation."

In an interview with KBS Radio on the same day, Chairman Hwang drew a line regarding the possibility of former emergency committee member Han Dong-hoon running for party leader if the party convention is delayed until September, saying, "I am not considering that." He said, "I cannot work with a specific person in mind."

When asked if he plans to meet Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, he replied, "Of course," and added, "I will meet if the opportunity arises."

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