The main opposition party, People Power Party, cannot even set a date for its party convention… Yoon Jae-ok suggests postponing the party convention, but Hwang Woo-yea says “we need time.”

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Hwang Woo-yea, the newly appointed emergency response committee chairman of the People’s Power Party, is answering questions from reporters during a press conference held on the morning of the 3rd at the party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul. [Photo source = Yonhap News], ‘Hwang Woo-yea, the emergency response committee chairman of the People’s Power Party, once again emphasized that the timing of the party convention for selecting the party leader may be delayed from the originally planned schedule. This is a rebuttal to the concerns expressed by Yoon Jae-ok, the interim party leader and floor leader, the previous day, who said, “Another controversy may arise.”‘,
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, ‘On the 9th, Hwang stated on MBC Radio’s ‘Kim Jong-bae’s Focus’ that regarding the timing of the party convention, “If what Representative Yoon says is correct,” he also mentioned that “When you actually do the work physically, it aligns with the nomination of the surrounding people” and stuck to the existing position. The initial plan was to hold the convention at the end of June, but it could also take place in early July or mid-July.’,
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, ‘Hwang stated, “Since the floor leader was elected only today, which was originally planned for the 5th, even if we do it quickly, we may be able to hold the first emergency committee meeting next Monday (the 13th),” and he explained, “If you calculate backwards, it takes about 40 days just for us to go through the necessary procedures according to the party’s constitution and rules.”‘,
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, ‘He then added, “We must start by the 20th, but will the preparations be completed by then? There is a thought like this,” and continued, “Saying that we will do it in August is not pushing it, but even if we are a little late, we need to have the flexibility for such circumstances, so it’s difficult to say when it will be.”‘,
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, ‘Earlier, on the 8th, Hwang had stated on YTN Radio, “To hold the convention, it takes about 38 to 40 days to meet the requirements. When we cannot finalize it by the end of June, we should start the candidate registration by May 20 physically. However, when the floor leader is elected on the 9th, and after finalizing the discussions with the emergency committee, it would be the 10th or later that the committee will be launched and start moving, but how can we finish everything in just one week?”‘,
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, ‘When there was speculation that he implied postponing the party convention, Yoon, the next day, stated, “Through meetings with the elected members, 21st Assembly members, senior members, and standing advisors, there was a consensus on hurrying the convention to the end of June or early July to quickly organize the party leadership and innovate the party amid difficult circumstances.”‘,
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Hwang Woo-yea, the newly appointed emergency response committee chairman of the People’s Power Party, is entering the press conference hall at the party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul on the morning of the 3rd for a press conference involving Yoon Jae-ok, the floor leader, and other party leaders. [Photo source = Yonhap News]‘, ‘Floor leader Yoon expressed his concern to Chairman Hwang, saying, “I believe that you will manage the party convention according to the situation,” but also warned, “If not, another controversy may arise, and it will not help overcome the crisis facing the party in a difficult situation.”‘,
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, ‘Chairman Hwang said, “Please trust me and entrust this to me. I will carry it out diligently and swiftly,” and added, “New matters keep coming up for discussion. Even amending the party constitution and rules takes time. If done thoughtlessly, the aftermath could be significant.”‘,
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, ‘Regarding the argument within the party to revise the rule of separating party leadership and presidential candidates, Chairman Hwang responded, “From what I remember, it has been a tradition for about 20 years,” and said, “This has been firmly established through constitutional discussions, as well as various debates within our party constitution and rules.”‘,
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, ‘He further explained, “As the emergency committee chairman, if we discuss it, then I will have to establish the forum for discussion, and depending on the result, I must act accordingly,” adding, “Therefore, this is something that should be thought about carefully.”‘,
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, ‘Regarding the current party convention rule of electing the party leader with a 100% member vote, he said, “Now is not the time for individuals to express personal opinions in public,” and stated, “Therefore, I need to handle all discussions fairly, which is why I may be a little delayed.”‘,
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, ‘Regarding the scheduled dinner meeting with President Yoon Suk-yeol on the 13th, he said, “That day is a formal meeting, so even if I meet, I plan to keep it light and there will be another opportunity for deeper discussions.”‘,
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