Sang-ho Woo and Bong-ju Jeong agreed to promote unification under the premise of’bilateral integration’

Candidate Sang-ho Woo of the Democratic Party and Bong-ju Chung of the Open Democratic Party, who ran for the Seoul Mayor’s by-election, agreed on the 7th to promote the unification of both parties. In particular, the two candidates raised the integration of the two parties as a prerequisite for promoting unification. On January 12, Candidate Sang-ho Woo also agreed to promote the unification of candidates from both parties with the Open Democratic Party candidate Kim Jin-ae, who is competing with Chung.

They met at the National Assembly Hall on the morning of that day and said, “We agree on the spirit of unity under the recognition that the roots of both parties are one, and strive to achieve this,” and said, “We agree on unification of candidates on the premise of integration.”

In addition, he said, “I agree with the principle of promoting the integration process through the decisions of the leadership and voting by all party members in accordance with the Party Constitutional Rules of both parties.” “Before the election, promote the integration of the Democratic Party and the Open Democratic Party together. “I agree to do it.”

Candidate Sang-ho Woo said, “It is a pity to judge that there was an inevitability due to the desperate elections that were divided into the Democratic Party and the Open Democratic Party during the last general election,” he said. “But now is the time to prepare for victory and re-government of the by-election. I think we should forget all the sediment and hold our hands in the big frame.”

In particular, “the opposition parties are pursuing the unification of political and engineering candidates, and if it is successful, it is seen as a situation that cannot guarantee the victory of our party.” I think we should promote it.”

Candidate Bong-ju Chung also said, “The founding of the Open Democratic Party had an inevitable, historical aspect, but the mind that'(with the Democratic Party) one-rooted party and strives for the success of the Moon Jae-in administration’ did not change.” ·The promise should be evaluated, but the supporters of the democratic progression camp should not be divided into two parties, and there is a sense of urgency to unite.

In addition, “Integration is determined by the leadership’s decision and the vote of the entire party,” he said. “Unification of opposition candidates has no identity, no value, and is an engineering idea of ​​doing anything to win. “We make it clear that we are (integrate) through a circle vote.”

“Unification and integration, it is not used as an election tactic”

Park Young-seon, who is currently competing with Candidate Woo for advancement to the finals, and the democratic party candidate would have no problem. For reference, Candidate Young-seon Park announced on the 5th that “In relation to the open Democratic Party and the worthy or unified, candidate Park’s official position is in favor”.

Candidate Woo said, “Since I have agreed with both the Open Democratic Party candidates (running for the Seoul Mayor’s by-election), I think that if the Democratic Party candidate is confirmed (unification), it will proceed without major problems. Didn’t you say you agreed to the unification of the candidate (with the Open Democratic Party)?” In addition, he added, “Unification is a process of integration, and it is difficult to re-government only if it is unified, so this time, I also summarized my thoughts on integration.”

When asked, “Is Candidate Woo plan to propose a’unification agreement on the premise of unification with the open Democratic Party candidate’ to Park Young-sun?” Candidate Woo said, “I can talk about differences in policy and opinion (between candidates), but proposing such a problem to a candidate can feel like pressure,” he said. “I am not using this (integration and unification) as an election tactic.”

Candidate Jung also said, “The main body of the proposal for the Democratic Party to unite with the Party is me, the Candidate of the Open Democratic Party. If I ask Candidate Park (for the promotion of unification, etc.), it is my job to do it.” I did not reject Park candidate,” he added.

Regarding the specific timing of the two-party consolidation, he said, “It is not a problem that candidates can answer.”

In this regard, Candidate Woo said, “(Unification with the Open Democratic Party) has been insisted since last December, but since the two parties’ candidate race is in progress (unification before the election), I don’t know if it will be possible.” “Because I have to ask the opinions of the leadership and party members, I do not have the right to agree on a time point.” He said, “Today as a candidate, it can be viewed as a proposal to the leadership so that the two parties can promote the integration of the two parties,” he said.