"Even If the Dog Barks, the Train Goes On" Hong Joon-pyo Calls for Conservative Right-Wing Grand Unification

Hong Joon-pyo, former leader of the Liberty Korea Party, is speaking at a lecture titled "Talking about Nation Rebuilding with Hong Joon-pyo and Youth" held on the afternoon of September 3 last year at Bongnim Hall, Changwon National University, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon] Former Liberty Korea Party leader Hong Joon-pyo has urged efforts to focus on the 'conservative-right grand unification' project.

On the 7th, Hong posted on his Facebook, "These days, I find myself reflecting again on DJ, who lived a political life full of grievances under the prejudice of being labeled a communist, a frame imposed by the opposition throughout his life."

Regarding some describing him with terms like 'reckless remarks' and 'arousal,' he said, "Those are merely false frames imposed by leftists and some internal opponents, so I do not care even if they call me that. Whenever that happens, I say, 'Even if dogs bark, the train goes on,'" emphasizing his unwavering stance.

He added, "The idea that conservatives must be genteel is still just a frivolous complaint from the well-fed," and argued, "You cannot change a wrong world with gentleness alone. Sometimes you have to become a fierce beast, and sometimes a rough outlaw to change the world."

He continued, "As we approach the general election that determines Korea's future, I am immersed in the theme of national unity because I am convinced that it is the only way for the Republic of Korea to survive," emphasizing, "In a world order dominated by certainty, national unity is essential for our survival."

He then urged, "Since the preliminary step is to achieve a grand unification of the conservative right, I hope you will put aside me and think of the Republic of Korea, and promote a sincere conservative-right grand unification without wasting time."

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