3,373 People Power Party Members Leave in 10 Days in Daegu, Declare Support for Democratic Party's Kim Bugyeom: "Chu Kyungho Should Reflect"

Baek Soobeom, spokesperson for the campaign of Kim Bu-gyeom, the Democratic Party candidate for Daegu mayor, stated on May 18, "In the past ten days alone, 3,373 members of the People Power Party have left the party and declared their support for candidate Kim Bu-gyeom. The first wave included 347 people, the second 1,325, and the third 1,701." He added, "This is truly a 'mass wave of consecutive resignations.' Notably, a significant number of those who resigned are 'full members,' who form the core support base of the People Power Party."

Spokesperson Baek continued, "If I were the spokesperson for candidate Chu Kyungho, I would start by reflecting and searching for the cause. I would deeply ponder why people who have spent their entire lives as members of the People Power Party are continuing to leave. With a humble attitude, I would work to address shortcomings and make every effort to ensure that such a mass exodus of resignations decreases in the future."

A total of 1,701 members of the People Power Party declared their third resignation and announced their support for Kim Boo-kyum, the Democratic Party candidate for mayor of Daegu.

Baek also expressed regret, saying, "Rather than trying to win back those who have resigned or those considering resignation, candidate Chu Kyungho has publicly branded yesterday's party members with scarlet letters like 'migratory birds' and 'betrayal.' How could he demean yesterday's members as 'people who were coaxed into making declarations of support and organizing factions'?"

Baek further stated, "To the People Power Party members who are disappointed by the sudden imposition of martial law, by Yoon Again as party leader, and by the chaotic internal strife: Now you can speak out even in Daegu. You no longer have to endure in silence. The world has changed. Daegu is changing too. We now have the person Daegu needs—Kim Bu-gyeom." He added, "We will greet you with utmost respect and sincerity. Candidate Kim Bu-gyeom will personally shake hands with each and every one of you as a send-off."

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