Han Dong-hoon, a candidate in the People Power Party's presidential primary, said on the 25th that "the Democratic Party of Korea should pledge to shorten the presidential term to three years in order to participate in constitutional amendment discussions." In response, candidate Hong Joon-pyo called it a "shallow tactic."

On the 25th, Han Dong-hoon and Hong Joon-pyo, candidates for the People Power Party's second round of presidential primaries, are waiting for the broadcast to start at the Channel A Open Studio at the Dong-A Media Center in Jongno, Seoul. /Courtesy of National Assembly Photography Corps

On that day, Han noted at the People Power Party's 'one-on-one challenger debate' that "assuming the People Power Party produces a president, we need to shorten the term to provide a practical incentive for the Democratic Party of Korea to participate in constitutional amendment discussions."

He then asked candidate Hong, "Is it strange to suggest that we will come to power and hand over power to the Democratic Party in three years and request that they respond to the constitutional amendment?"

Candidate Hong replied, "That's right," adding, "The Democratic Party of Korea believes it is 90% in power, so would Lee Jae-myung want to be a three-year president? We should not deceive the public with shallow tricks."

He continued, "If I become president, I will create a constitutional amendment promotion team within the government early in my term, consult with the National Assembly, hold a referendum together during the local elections in June next year, and set the effective date for 2030."

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