"Anti-Lee Jae-myung Coalition?
Hard to Agree"
Na Kyung-won, a member of the People Power Party who registered as a presidential primary candidate, commented on her competitor, former representative Han Dong-hoon, saying, "It is inappropriate for a person who said it was right to impeach President Yoon Seok-yeol to become a candidate," and described it as "the immature sense of justice of a young person who has been in politics for a short time."
On the 16th, on SBS Radio's 'Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show,' Rep. Na said, "We have impeached two presidents from our own party. This is a national waste," adding, "Of course, if he becomes a candidate later, we will have to work together, but since Han was at the forefront of this impeachment, it is difficult to cooperate." She continued, "I think it's because Han has only recently started his political career," and urged, "Think again about why so many citizens came out to Gwanghwamun and Yeouido last winter, and about their efforts and tears."
Regarding the proposal for an 'anti-Lee Jae-myung coalition' emerging from some conservative circles, she said, "I understand the urgency, but I find it hard to agree," and added, "Suggesting to create an anti-Lee Jae-myung big tent before even starting ultimately only emphasizes that Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party candidate, is strong." Rep. Na stated, "There is a consensus that people are very worried about the future of South Korea if candidate Lee is elected, but we must persuade the public with our own narrative," and "Saying that Lee Jae-myung is not acceptable is inappropriate."
Rep. Na defined this presidential election as a 'system war,' responding, "Many may say this is an outdated ideology, but I believe ideology is directly related to livelihood." She explained, "Recently, the credit rating agency Moody's announced that it might downgrade South Korea's credit rating," adding, "While political instability is a factor, the fact that a leading presidential candidate's pledge is basic income has been criticized for burdening the national finances and increasing national debt."
She further stated, "If the credit rating falls, it will deal a significant blow to South Korea's economy," and added, "The three constitutional values of liberal democracy, market economy, and rule of law must be strong for South Korea's economy to develop."
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