People Power candidate proposes conservative unification in Pyeongtaek B by-election

Yu Ui-dong, a candidate representing the People Power Party in the Pyeongtaek B parliamentary by-election, has directly proposed a "conservative camp unification" to Hwang Kyo-ahn, a candidate from the Freedom and Innovation Party. Yu revealed this meeting on March 27, stating he conveyed the "urgent demands of local residents" to unite conservative voices to prevent the ruling party's unchecked advance and the election of candidates embroiled in "unscrupulous criminal allegations."

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We must unite the voices of conservatism into one.

While Yu did not disclose Hwang's specific response, citing the private nature of their conversation, he affirmed his commitment to "making every effort to gather the scattered voices of conservatism" until the very end. Hwang's camp confirmed the meeting occurred a few days prior, suggesting that the outcome of the unification talks would likely be determined by the next day, March 28.

This development comes just before the March 28 deadline, considered the last chance for unification. If a candidate withdraws by this date, their withdrawal will be noted on the ballot for early voting. However, ballots for the main election have already been printed, and only a notice of withdrawal will be posted at polling stations.

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It would be inappropriate for me to mention Hwang's response.

The Pyeongtaek B by-election currently features a five-way contest involving Kim Yong-nam of the Democratic Party, Yu Ui-dong of the People Power Party, Cho Kuk of the Cho Kuk Innovation Party, Kim Jae-yeon of the Progressive Party, and Hwang Kyo-ahn. The potential for unification within either the conservative or progressive camps could significantly influence the election's final outcome.

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We will have to see until tomorrow.