People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok on the 20th emphasized regarding the primaries in Daegu and North Chungcheong, where nomination disputes are brewing, that "the goal of nominations is victory, and the process must be fair."
Jang said the same on his Facebook page that day, saying, "The conflict must not grow any further."
Jang said, "Although the party's nomination management committee started a bit late, we are proceeding with nominations with that much more speed," and added, "I am well aware that various talk is going back and forth regarding the Daegu and North Chungcheong primaries. I am also listening to every single worried voice."
He went on to say, "I expect chair Lee Jung-hyun of the nomination committee to conduct a fair primary, taking into account the sentiment of the regions and various circumstances there," adding, "As party leader, I will do everything necessary to ensure a fair primary that everyone can accept."
Jang said, "I ask the candidates as well to trust the nomination committee and the party's decisions and watch together," adding, "Now is the time to narrow the distance between our thoughts for victory in the local elections."