Yoo Eui-dong to Hwang: "We Must Unite as One... Election Fraud Theory Not an Obstacle"

Repeatedly Proposes Unification to Hwang Kyo-ahn

On May 28, Yoo Eui-dong, candidate for the National Assembly by-election for Pyeongtaek City, Gyeonggi Province (Pyeongtaek-eul), from the People Power Party, addressed the possibility of unifying his candidacy with Hwang Kyo-ahn, candidate for the Liberty and Innovation Party, stating, "Now is the time for us to unite as one." He added, "I will spare no effort to make a decisive move for the victory of the conservative bloc until the very last moment."

At a press conference held at the party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, later that afternoon, Candidate Yoo remarked, "It's time to set aside minor differences and stand shoulder to shoulder. This is our last chance to stop the Democratic Party's dominance." He also revealed that he had previously met with Candidate Hwang to discuss the unification of conservative candidates.

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Targeting Kim Yong-nam, the Democratic Party candidate, and Cho Kuk, the Cho Kuk Innovation Party candidate, Yoo said, "The reason we have not been able to advance even against candidates who fall short of the mark is because the conservative voice has been scattered and divided." He continued, "A few days ago, I met with Candidate Hwang and appealed to him to make a decision to protect the conservative bloc, in keeping with the strong demands and aspirations of the community, but I did not receive an immediate answer."

After the press conference, when asked by reporters about Hwang's so-called 'rigged election theory,' Yoo responded, "The unification of candidacies is a matter between the candidates themselves, not between the parties." He clarified, "I would like to state that this was neither a major obstacle nor an essential precondition for unification."

Yoo also indicated that he would continue discussions on candidate unification even if an agreement could not be reached before early voting. He said, "It would be best to achieve unification today or as soon as possible, but even if that is not the case, making it happen would be at least somewhat helpful." He added, "I will do my utmost until the very last moment."

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