"Top Physical Fitness in Medical Career... Selling Charles" Ahn Cheol-soo Appeared and Disappeared on Danggeun Market

Care Services and Flyer Distribution Scheduled

Used goods trading platform 'Danggeun Market' presidential candidate Ahn Cheol-soo of the People’s Party listed himself as an item for sale / Photo by Internet Community Capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Juhyung] "Hello. This is Ahn Cheolsu. I am selling myself to help during these difficult times."

Ahn Cheolsu, the presidential candidate of the People’s Party, has attracted public attention by listing himself as an item on the secondhand trading platform 'Danggeun Market.' Candidate Ahn emphasized, "I am the real Ahn Cheolsu," attaching a photo to verify his identity. However, due to Danggeun Market’s operational policies prohibiting the trade and sharing of living beings, the post has since been deleted.

On the 14th, a post titled "Selling Ahn Cheolsu" was uploaded on the Danggeun Market platform. The author’s ID was 'Charles,' and the location was recorded as Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. 'Charles' is Ahn’s nickname, and Yeouido-dong is where the People’s Party headquarters is located.

Candidate Ahn also posted a photo holding a sign that read "Danggeun Market Charles," emphasizing again, "I am the real Ahn Cheolsu."

Candidate Ahn described his specialty as "With my medical career, I treat people well, and with my experience of completing marathons, I have excellent physical and mental stamina." / Photo by Internet Community Capture

He continued by describing his specialties: "With my medical career, I heal people well, and with my marathon completion experience, I have excellent physical and mental stamina," adding, "I also teach well thanks to my experience as a professor."

He introduced the services he could provide, saying he could help with △childcare △distributing flyers for small business owners △accompanying women on their way home, and added, "Besides the above, I can do anything you might wonder 'Is this possible?'"

He further stated, "Just call on me for anything. Ahn Cheolsu will only be for sale until January 31 next year," adding, "If you request what you need via chat, I will consult and then provide the service."

The post is currently deleted. Danggeun Market stated, "Our operational policy strictly prohibits and blocks the trade and sharing of living beings," and added, "We promptly informed the campaign team, and the post has been removed."

Candidate Ahn’s listing of himself on Danggeun Market appears to be part of promoting the 'Cheolsu Market' project recently launched by the People’s Party. Earlier, on the 13th, at the party’s Central Election Committee meeting, Ahn introduced Cheolsu Market, saying, "Instead of grand narratives or rosy promises, I want to provide real help in the daily lives of the people."

Candidate Ahn is speaking at the party's Central Election Countermeasures Committee meeting held at the National Assembly on the 13th. / Photo by Yonhap News

Cheolsu Market is a series project where Candidate Ahn receives requests from the public and personally goes to provide the desired services. The recorded videos and behind-the-scenes stories will be posted on Ahn’s Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms.

The Cheolsu Market project runs from the 13th until January 31 next year, matching the sales end date Ahn set on Danggeun Market.

Netizens who saw Ahn’s promotional post on Danggeun Market responded with various comments such as, "I want to ask for a cost-effective computer estimate at a computer store," and "Can you fix my home computer?"