Yoon Camp in 'Endurance' Mode Amid No Jae-seung Controversy: "Past Remarks Are Merely Personal Opinions"

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] The People Power Party showed a stance of "no resignation" regarding No Jae-seung, co-chairman of the People Power Party's presidential election joint campaign committee, whose past remarks have become controversial. Key figures in Yoon Seok-yeol's People Power Party presidential campaign argued that it is inappropriate to criticize him solely based on past remarks and expressed the view that he should be given a chance.

On the 8th, Kwon Seong-dong, Secretary General of the People Power Party, appeared on YTN Radio's "Hwang Bo-seon's Start of a New Morning" and said, "Chairman No was appointed to the campaign committee to represent and advocate for the younger generation and small business owners. In the past, he was just an ordinary citizen who posted his personal reflections and emotions on SNS." He added, "There is no need to focus on his personal views on national policies and various issues as an ordinary citizen. Instead, we should focus more on what kind of actions he will take as a young person and small business owner, and what statements he will make for national policies going forward."

Secretary General Kwon also argued, "The most important thing is that 'the election is about the candidate.' It is inappropriate to engage in negative campaigning by treating the issue of one of the many aides supporting the candidate as if it represents the whole."

No Jae-seung, Co-Chairman of the People Power Party's Joint Election Committee, posted on SNS in the past

On the same day, Won Hee-ryong, head of the People Power Party's central campaign policy headquarters, met with reporters and said, "Past remarks certainly have the potential to cause controversy," but added, "As an individual who freely expressed his feelings in the past, he has now taken on responsibility as a public figure and co-chairman of the campaign committee. He has sincerely explained the original intent behind the past remarks that could have been misunderstood and publicly stated that he will act with careful consideration and heavy responsibility in all future words and actions. We accept that," expressing a supportive stance.