By Jun Ji-hye
Former independent presidential candidate Ahn Cheol-soo will leave for the U.S. right after casting his vote, Wednesday, Yoo Min-young, a spokesman for the software mogul-turned-politician said Monday.
"Ahn will stay in the U.S. for about one to two months once the election is over. He won't engage in any public events during his stay there. It is to straighten up his thoughts while taking a rest," Yoo said.
With Ahn yet to specify details, a slew of speculation is already rising over his plans during his stay in America, including whether he will create a new political party. Some pundits speculate that he might also consider whether to run for the National Assembly in a by-election.
Regarding Ahn's plans, Heo Young, one of his secretaries, said, "Regardless of the result of the poll, Ahn will see which way the wind is blowing and will draw up plans for new politics."
After having dinner with Ahn last week, his former campaign aides quoted the 50-year-old as saying, "Specific ideas on new politics need to be established. After serving as a commoner in the presidential election, I will leave the nation, but will continue to march on the reform path."
On Saturday, Ahn appeared with a yellow scarf, the symbolic color of Moon Jae-in, the Democratic United Party's contender, at a rally in Gwanghwamun for the first time after his announcement of fully backing the latter. After withdrawal from the race last month, Ahn joined the election campaign for Moon on Dec. 7.
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"Ahn will stay in the U.S. for about one to two months once the election is over. He won't engage in any public events during his stay there. It is to straighten up his thoughts while taking a rest," Yoo said.
With Ahn yet to specify details, a slew of speculation is already rising over his plans during his stay in America, including whether he will create a new political party. Some pundits speculate that he might also consider whether to run for the National Assembly in a by-election.
Regarding Ahn's plans, Heo Young, one of his secretaries, said, "Regardless of the result of the poll, Ahn will see which way the wind is blowing and will draw up plans for new politics."
After having dinner with Ahn last week, his former campaign aides quoted the 50-year-old as saying, "Specific ideas on new politics need to be established. After serving as a commoner in the presidential election, I will leave the nation, but will continue to march on the reform path."
On Saturday, Ahn appeared with a yellow scarf, the symbolic color of Moon Jae-in, the Democratic United Party's contender, at a rally in Gwanghwamun for the first time after his announcement of fully backing the latter. After withdrawal from the race last month, Ahn joined the election campaign for Moon on Dec. 7.
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