Alternative New Party Criticizes President Moon's New Year's Address as "Naive Reality Perception"

"Common People Are Struggling with Economic Hardship... President Remains Optimistic"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] The Alternative New Party (tentative name) harshly criticized President Moon Jae-in's 2020 New Year's address on the 7th, stating that "the president's complacent perception of reality is the problem."

Choi Kyung-hwan, chief spokesperson of the Alternative New Party, said in a commentary on the day, "While ordinary people are struggling with economic difficulties and crying out, the president's economic perception is complacent and optimistic."

He pointed out, "As the stalemate between North Korea and the U.S. has prolonged, the public is anxious, but no new breakthrough or strategy has been presented to resolve this," adding, "Under these circumstances, it is doubtful whether the deadlocked inter-Korean relations can be untied."

He continued, "There was no mention at all of the emphasis on strict election management and political neutrality ahead of the general election."

Chief spokesperson Choi said, "Since the domestic and international situations are severe, this year should not be a time to just lay out plans in politics, economy, diplomacy, and inter-Korean relations, but a year to speak through achievements."

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