Can't Run for President Without 'E○○J'? Common MBTI Traits Among People Power Party Primary Candidates

Na Kyungwon ENFJ, Hong Junpyo ESTJ
Lee Cheolwoo ESFJ, Han Donghoon ENTJ
All Eight Primary Candidates Are Extroverted (E) and Judging (J) Types

On April 20, the People Power Party held its second group debate for the four presidential primary candidates: Na Kyungwon, Lee Cheolwoo, Han Donghoon, and Hong Junpyo (listed in Korean alphabetical order). The MBTI types of all four candidates, revealed at the event, were extroverted (E) and judging (J) types.

This debate was the second group debate, following the previous day's event. Before the debate began, each of the four candidates had one minute for an "MBTI-based self-introduction." The first speaker, Lee Cheolwoo, stated that his MBTI is ESFJ (Consul). He introduced himself by saying, "I used to be very shy as a child, but my personality has changed a lot. As I got older, I became more outgoing and started to enjoy meeting people. I am known for being efficient at work, hence the nickname 'Il Cheolwoo' (Work Cheolwoo)." He added, "I am an emotional type who is moved by the plight of the weak and have a lot of patience."

On the 20th, candidates from Group B are taking a commemorative photo before the start of the first round group debate of the People Power Party's 21st presidential candidate primary held at ASSA Art Hall in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. From the left, candidates Lee Cheolwoo, Na Kyungwon, Hong Junpyo, and Han Donghoon. Photo by the National Assembly Press Photographers Group

Na Kyungwon's MBTI type was ENFJ (Protagonist). She said, "With a burning sense of responsibility and unwavering mission, I have never backed down from defending liberal democracy, the market economy, and constitutional values. People say Na Kyungwon is loyal. I am decisive and loyal, and I will protect the people. I will defend the liberal democracy of the Republic of Korea at all costs."

Hong Junpyo's MBTI is ESTJ (Executive). He said, "Both the party and the country are facing a major crisis. To navigate turbulent times, one needs experience, decisiveness, insight, and wisdom."

Han Donghoon revealed that his MBTI is ENTJ (Commander). He explained, "I took the MBTI test two or three times when registering as a primary candidate, but I got different results each time. I chose the one I most wanted to be." Han then said he would make an acrostic poem with ENTJ: "(E) Let's gather energy, (N) I will be the people's navigation, (T) Trust is essential, (J) Let's build a just nation."

On the 19th, at the ASSA Art Hall in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, candidates from Group A of the People Power Party's 21st presidential primary held a commemorative photo session and cheered before the first debate. From left to right: Yoo Jungbok, Ahn Cheolsoo, Kim Moonsu, Yang Hyangja. Yonhap News Photo by hkmpooh@yna.co.kr (End)

At the first debate held the previous day, the MBTI types of candidates Kim Moonsu, Ahn Cheolsoo, and Yoo Jungbok were all ENTJ, while Yang Hyangja was the only ENFJ. As a result, all eight People Power Party presidential primary candidates were identified as extroverted (E) and judging (J) types. The party will conduct a "100% public opinion poll" on April 21 and 22 to select the four candidates who will advance to the second round of the primary. On April 23, a media day will be held for the four candidates who advance to the next round.