As the People Power Party prepares to hold its national convention in August to elect the next party leader, Kim Moon-soo, a former presidential candidate, reiterated on the 20th that he has "not thought about it at all" regarding his candidacy for the upcoming national convention.
On this day, Kim, the former candidate, met with about 30 members of the Honorary Association and presidential camp at a Chinese restaurant in Yeouido and responded similarly when asked about the possibility of challenging for the party leadership. However, he noted that there is no discussion about the recommendation theory yet, saying, "It's not appropriate to talk about it hypothetically."
Lee Chung-hyung, a former spokesperson, also stated when meeting with reporters that "the former candidate has not mentioned anything about the national convention or the internal party situation."
He added, "However, many attendees expressed concerns about the party's elections and the situation following the early presidential election. In particular, there were people who mentioned Kim's future actions."
The former spokesperson stated, "The main message from the former lawmakers was to remain active in the future and fulfill roles for the country. There were also statements suggesting that the upright and incorruptible Kim Moon-soo should take on roles for the country and the party, including becoming the party leader." He also reported that there were attendees who requested him to bear the yoke for the party while facing the current crisis situation for conservatism.
During the luncheon, the former candidate reportedly expressed concerns about political issues and the surge in real estate prices. The former spokesperson stated, "The former candidate pointed out that ever since President Lee Jae-myung took office, the entire judicial system has come to a standstill and that the issue of fairness in the rule of law is in a crisis. He also mentioned concerns regarding the government's one-party rule and problems affecting the public, including the surge in housing and real estate prices."
However, the former candidate did not mention at all the reform measures proposed by Kim Yong-tae, the emergency committee chair, among other plans for party renewal. Instead, he reportedly emphasized the need to unite and collaborate at a time when the country and the party are in crisis.
Meanwhile, potential candidates for the People Power Party leadership include the former candidate Kim Moon-soo, former representative Han Dong-hoon, and People Power Party lawmakers Na Kyung-won and Ahn Cheol-soo, as well as emergency committee chair Kim Yong-tae.