Rep. Chung Dong-young, chairman of the pro-government Uri Party, on Wednesday said he would opt for proportional representation without running in a district for the forthcoming general elections in April 15.

"I will sacrifice myself to help the party win the legislative polls," Chung said during a meeting with the party’s executive officials.

Chung has so far been weighing on running either in Chonju, North Cholla Province or Chongno in Seoul.

"As chairman of the party, it is not appropriate to stick to a certain constituency. Rather, I would exert all possible efforts to help the party emerge as the largest party through the elections,’’ Chung said.

In a show of his willingness to stake all in the elections, Chung volunteered to get the lower order with relatively slim chances of winning the Assembly seat.

``I am determined to devote myself although I would fail to get into the 17th National Assembly,’’ he added.

Chung drew attention when he was elected with landmark victory in the previous two elections under the former President Kim Dae-jung administration.

``If Uri Party wins the elections and become the largest party, the citizens in Chonju will be the most delighted,’’ he said.

Chung came with the decision as mentors advised him to prefer proportional representation as it will help him raise his image as a national leader and a hopeful for next presidential election.

Party members vehemently welcomed Chung’s decision, describing it as self sacrifice for the sake of the party interests.