Lee Jung-hyun Pursues 'Political Structure Reform' via Daegu Incumbent Purge

Lee Jung-hyun, Chairman of the People Power Party's Nomination Management Committee, stated on the 20th that the controversy surrounding the exclusion (cut-off) of incumbent lawmakers in the Daegu region ahead of the June 3 local elections is 'not a simple change of personnel, but an effort to reform the political structure,' thus conveying his position.

On the morning of the 20th, Chairman Lee explained via Facebook that the decision was made not to exclude specific individuals, but to pave the way for the future.

The intention is to exclude senior lawmakers from nominations and open the door for new talent. Regarding the recent backlash from senior party members, he clarified his stance by saying, 'We are not trying to cut people off, but to open the future.'