The side of former lawmaker Kim Du-kwan, who declared non-participation in the Democratic Party of Korea primary, said on the 16th, "Even if we discuss all possibilities, there is no chance of participating in the 'Big Tent' with the People Power Party candidate, a party advocating for internal disorder."

Former Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Kim Du-kwan holds a press conference to officially announce his candidacy for the 21st presidential election on the morning of Nov. 7 at the Democratic Party of Korea headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul. /Courtesy of News1

The spokesperson Baek Wang-soon for former lawmaker Kim noted through a media announcement that "after rejecting the Democratic Party of Korea primary, former lawmaker Kim has canceled all schedules and is contemplating his future political activities."

He added, "We decided to discuss freely all possibilities from not running in the presidential election to running as an independent," and said, "I think a conclusion will be reached around the weekend through a meeting with my aides."

However, he drew a line regarding the concept of the 'third zone anti-Lee Jae-myung Big Tent' being raised by the People Power Party.

Spokesperson Baek said, "Even if we discuss all possibilities, there is no chance of participating in the anti-Lee Jae-myung Big Tent with the People Power Party candidate, a party advocating for internal disorder."

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