O Shin-hwan "Unified Conservative Third Zone Must Be Premised... Sacrifice and Innovation Needed"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Oh Shin-hwan, co-leader of the New Conservative Party, emphasized that the integration of the conservative bloc should be carried out on the premise of a third zone.

On the 7th, Oh appeared on BBS Radio's 'Lee Sang-hwi's Morning Journal' and stated, "Simply merging and increasing numbers will be difficult for the public to agree with."

Earlier, some media outlets reported that Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the Liberty Korea Party, was considering accepting the three principles of Yoo Seung-min, a member of the New Conservative Party (crossing the river of impeachment, reform conservatism, and demolishing the old house to build a new one), and was expected to announce this soon.

Regarding this, Oh said, "Sacrifice and innovation must accompany it," adding, "If that is not a premise, what meaning does integration have? Integration is done to achieve a winning unification, and if there is no synergy effect at all, there is no reason to integrate."

He continued, "I think the parties involved in the integration should first deeply consider what they will give up and what sacrifices they will endure," and said, "If there is sincerity in the integration, I believe going forward on the premise of a third zone is the right direction."

Although the National Integration Solidarity, Liberty Korea Party, and New Conservative Party announced that they would begin discussions that day, Oh clarified that it was not on an official party level. He said, "It seems discussions are starting mainly among individuals with personal friendships, and our party's former leader Jeong Byeong-guk is said to be participating," adding, "Rather than participating within our party's official discussions, it is more of a personal participation to explore possibilities for now."

Regarding former Bareunmirae Party leader Ahn Cheol-soo, he requested, "I hope he plays a role in creating a counterbalance to check the current administration's unilateral actions."

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