The People Power Party noted on the 27th that it has repeatedly pressured Lee Jun-seok, the presidential candidate of the Reform Party, over his rejection of the unification proposal, stating, "It is now time to make a decision."
The unification deadline has come one day closer, to the 28th, the day before the early voting (29th), as Candidate Lee clearly expressed his intention to complete the candidacy by stating, "There will be no unification."
Shin Dong-uk, spokesperson for the People Power Party election committee, emphasized in a statement that day, "This election is a fight to uphold the values of liberal democracy and market economy," and stated, "We must achieve true democracy through reforming the power structure."
Director General Shin continued, stating, "We need to create a government for the people, not one to protect an individual," and added, "This election is one where all reform forces must unite under the big tent banner."
The People Power Party mentioned that various reform forces such as former leader Sohn Hak-kyu and former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon are participating, stating, "This is not a unification debate that can be resolved by simple numerical calculations or political engineering."
Director General Shin urged, "Now it is time for Candidate Lee Jun-seok to make a decision," and sincerely requested, "I hope you do not betray the public's expectations and aspirations for unification." He then appealed for support, saying, "Candidate Kim Moon-soo will do his utmost until the end to establish a big tent for the unification of the reform forces."