Remarks at Presidential Election Evaluation Seminar Hosted by Chun Haram
Kim Chongin: "Lee Junseok's Unfavorable Rating Was Extremely High"
On the 23rd, Kim Chongin, former senior advisor to the Reform New Party, evaluated the party's presidential election results and stated, "During the election period, I observed that the unfavorable rating of candidate Lee Junseok (the former Reform New Party presidential candidate) was extremely high." He added, "If the Reform New Party wants to gain support from a broader segment of the public, it is absolutely necessary to seriously consider how to reduce Lee Junseok's unfavorable rating."
On the 23rd, the Reform New Party held a seminar evaluating the June 3 presidential election, discussing the significance, achievements, and limitations of former candidate Lee Junseok's 8.34% vote share. Reform New Party
On this day, the Reform New Party held a seminar at the National Assembly Members' Office Building to evaluate the June 3 presidential election, discussing the significance, achievements, and limitations of former candidate Lee Junseok's 8.34% vote share. At the 'Reform New Party Presidential Election Evaluation Seminar,' former advisor Kim Chongin remarked, "Even after two impeachments, the current People Power Party has shown no clear reflection." He continued, "The Reform New Party needs to prepare step by step and conduct a thorough analysis of how to win absolute support from the public." He emphasized again, "During the election period, Lee Junseok's unfavorable rating was extremely high. If the party is to gain broad public support in the future, it must seriously consider how Lee Junseok can reduce this unfavorable rating."
Several political commentators who participated in the seminar also presented a variety of opinions and alternatives. First, political commentator Kim Junil said, "There were limits to the party's ability to expand its base due to a support group concentrated among specific generations (those in their 20s and 30s) and gender (men), as well as a high unfavorable rating." However, he also noted, "It is worth recognizing that the party achieved results despite the limitations of being a minor party with a young politician." He further predicted, "There is a possibility that the Reform New Party could be presented with an opportunity due to internal strife within the People Power Party."
The Reform New Party held a seminar on June 23 to evaluate the June 3 presidential election, discussing the significance, achievements, and limitations of former candidate Lee Junseok's 8.34% vote share. The Reform New Party
Cho Gabje, CEO of Cho Gabje Dotcom, commented, "How long will the Reform New Party continue to focus only on young people? Isn't it necessary to develop an agenda that can engage with the elderly population?" He advised, "There is a need to develop the party's agenda to include national security and the legitimacy of Korean history." Jin Joongkwon, special professor at Kwangwoon University, said, "You should not try to gain votes by provoking emotions and relying on backlash votes. If you want to surpass the People Power Party, you must act with the responsibility of a universal party. The party received only single-digit support from women in their 20s and 30s. How can you aim to become a universal party while turning these voters into adversaries?" In response to these evaluations, former candidate Lee Junseok stated, "If there have been negative experiences, I must restrain them as much as possible and achieve good results in the local elections, which are just one year away." He added, "Since the presidential election is centered around the candidate, I take full responsibility for both the successes and failures."
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