[속보] Chung Sye-kyun resigns as candidate for Democratic presidential primary… “Return to Pyeong Dang-gun, Baekui Jong-gun”

Former Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun, a candidate for the Democratic Party’s presidential primary, resigned on the 13th.

The former prime minister’s side convened an emergency meeting at 3 p.m. on the same day to discuss whether or not to complete the presidential race.

Ex-Prime Minister Jeong announced his official resignation at a press conference at the National Assembly at 4 p.m. about an hour later.

“I bow my head and thank the many people who have supported me for a long time,” said former Prime Minister Jung.

Previously, former Prime Minister Jeong fell to fourth place at the 1st Electoral College meeting held in Wonju, Gangwon-do the day before (12th), losing to Candidate Choo Mi-ae. In relation to this, it is reported that opinions within the camp recently came out saying, “Isn’t it difficult to continue the election campaign?”

The following is the full text of the remarks of former Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun.

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“I bow my head in gratitude to my respected citizens, comrades in the Democratic Party, and to the many people who have supported me for a long time.

Now, I will return to the ranks of the commoners, and I will do my best for the united Democratic Party and the new Republic of Korea.

I will repay the kindness I have received from the country, the people, and the Party.

I would like to express my gratitude to my colleagues who played with me and to those who helped me.

Thank you. Love it. I will pay you back forever.”

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