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People Power Party Floor Leader Defends Separate Campaign Schedules as 'Efficient'
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People Power Party Floor Leader Defends Separate Campaign Schedules as 'Efficient'

From Dong-A Ilbo · (7m ago) Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Song Eon-seok, the floor leader of the People Power Party, stated that separate campaign schedules for party leaders are more efficient, comparing it to couples campaigning separately during election season.
  • He addressed rumors of conflict between himself and party leader Jang Dong-hyuk, emphasizing that their distinct itineraries allow them to cover twice the ground.
  • Song visited the Noryangjin Fisheries Market to engage with merchants and discussed increasing the usage limit for Onnuri gift certificates.

Seoul, South Korea โ€“ Amidst rising speculation about potential rifts within the People Power Party's leadership, Floor Leader Song Eon-seok has moved to quell rumors of discord between himself and party leader Jang Dong-hyuk. Song asserted that their separate campaign schedules, particularly as the election season approaches, are not indicative of internal conflict but rather a strategic decision aimed at maximizing efficiency.

It seems to be a considerable distortion.

โ€” Song Eon-seokResponding to questions about rumors of separate campaign paths between himself and party leader Jang Dong-hyuk.

Speaking to reporters after a visit to the Noryangjin Fisheries Market, Song explained, "When the party leader and the floor leader go separately, we can cover twice the area. Therefore, for site visits or during election periods, it is fundamentally better to go with individual schedules." He further drew a parallel to personal relationships, stating, "I have also experienced elections, and I know it is natural for even couples to go separately during election season. This is because we can engage with more citizens."

When the party leader and the floor leader go separately, we can cover twice the area. Therefore, for site visits or during election periods, it is fundamentally better to go with individual schedules.

โ€” Song Eon-seokExplaining the rationale behind separate campaign itineraries for party leadership.

Song's remarks came as Jang Dong-hyuk was attending a meeting with the Small and Medium Business Federation to discuss local election policy tasks. The contrasting schedules had fueled rumors of a leadership struggle. However, Song's explanation suggests a coordinated effort to broaden the party's reach and engagement with the public. During his visit to the Noryangjin market, Song also addressed merchants' requests regarding the Onnuri gift certificate, indicating a willingness to convey their concerns about increasing the usage limit to the government.

I have also experienced elections, and I know it is natural for even couples to go separately during election season. This is because we can engage with more citizens.

โ€” Song Eon-seokFurther elaborating on the efficiency of separate campaigning.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.