Ahn Cheol-soo, a candidate in the presidential primary of the People Power Party, noted on the 17th, "If you just think that 'Lee Jae-myung should not become president,' we must unconditionally pull them to our side."
Ahn stated on that day during an SBS radio broadcast, "It can be either moderate conservative or moderate, but I urge you to make a strategic choice to live in a world where 'Lee Jae-myung does not become president.'" When the host asked, "Could you be a target of the Democratic Party of Korea's anti-Lee Jae-myung faction?" Ahn replied, "Yes."
However, regarding the possibility of Han Duck-soo, who is mentioned as a strong contender for the big tent from within the party, running for president, he said, "It would be better if he doesn't run, and he should not run." He also commented on the likelihood of collaboration or unification between the two candidates, as Park Soo-young, who has been advocating for Han's candidacy, joined Kim Moon-soo's campaign team, saying, "I think the possibility is low," and added, "Both are not unrelated to the Yoon Seok-youl government. Rather, the public will remember the key figures of a failed administration."
Ahn addressed the issue of former President Yoon Seok-youl's future, stating, "I understand that former President Yoon is contemplating what direction would be beneficial for the party," and added, "There was a conversation with fellow lawmakers regarding (the former president's statements)."
When the host asked, "How should the party approach its relationship with former President Yoon?" Ahn replied, "I believe former President Yoon is most concerned with how to restore the party and rebuild conservatism, and I hear that he is 'deeply contemplating' and will 'make an appropriate decision.'"
Regarding the possibility of former President Yoon leaving the party, Ahn said, "I don't know about that yet," but he noted, "He is thinking a lot about 'what would help our party' and will move in a way that is favorable for the party in whatever direction." He added that various possibilities, including message restraint and the possibility of leaving the party, are open.