"If Conservatives Want to Survive, Korean Party Must Close" 'Saebosu Party Responsible Representative' Ha Tae-kyung Shares Thoughts on New Party Formation

New Conservative Party Officially Launched on the 5th
Rep. Ha: "Ahn Cheol-soo Shares Similar Views with Us"

On the 5th, at the founding ceremony of the New Conservative Party Central Committee held at the National Assembly, Representatives Jisangwook (from the left), Yu Uidong, Ha Taekyung, Oh Shinhwan, and Jeong Uncheon, who were elected as co-representatives, are delivering their acceptance speeches. At the founding convention that day, the New Conservative Party officially elected the party leader and supreme council members as the leadership and adopted the party platform and constitution. Photo by Asia Economy DB

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Suwan] The New Conservative Party (Saebosu Party) officially launched under the banner of 'Rebuilding Reform Conservative and a Young Party,' with Ha Taekyung, the responsible representative, stating, "For conservatism to survive, the Liberty Korea Party must close its doors."

On the 6th, Ha, on MBC Radio's 'Kim Jongbae's Focus,' said, "If the Korea Party tells us to 'write a letter of reflection and come back' as a condition for re-entry, can the conservative camp win? If the one who leads reform becomes a fool, that spirit disappears."

He added, "Regarding (Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the Korea Party) and his will for conservative unification, it seems to both exist and not exist."

Regarding Hwang calling Yoo Seungmin, a New Conservative Party lawmaker, 'Yoo Amugae,' Ha explained, "There are two people named Yoo in our party," and said, "To save conservatism, we will not cling to mechanical or physical unification. We are intensely considering the method."

In particular, Ha showed a positive response to former lawmaker Ahn Cheolsoo, who recently declared his return to politics. Ha said, "We think alike," emphasizing that the emphasis in the party name New Conservative Party is on 'New.' He added, "Ahn's initial political theme was 'New Politics,' and it seems he has been holding onto this, thinking about ways to breathe new energy into Korea."

Ha also emphasized, "The core support base of the New Conservative Party will be youth," and said, "If we can create a new big conservative force, I believe we can reach a level beyond the past Saenuri Party (the predecessor of the Liberty Korea Party)."

Meanwhile, on the previous day (the 5th), eight incumbent lawmakers, including Yoo Seungmin, who left the Bareunmirae Party, founded the New Conservative Party. The party elected five co-chairs: Ha Taekyung, Oh Shinwhan, Yoo Euidong, Jung Uncheon, and Ji Sangwook.

The New Conservative Party also finalized its party platform and policies, declaring its will to implement competent politics that uphold the constitution and strengthen politics, economy, and security based on four core values: △Republic and Justice △Rule of Law and Equality △Fair and Free Competition △Young Party.

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