100 Days Until the General Election... The Democratic Party of Korea Ulsan City Chapter Pledges Victory in the Election

“As the ruling party, we must fulfill responsible governance and meet citizens' demands through trustworthy policies”

Logo of the Democratic Party of Korea. (Photo by the Democratic Party of Korea Ulsan City Party)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Yoseop] With the 21st National Assembly general election just 100 days away, the Ulsan City Party of the Democratic Party of Korea issued a statement on the 7th reaffirming its determination to “fulfill responsible governance as the ruling party and respond to citizens’ demands through trustworthy policies.”

In the statement, the Ulsan City Party of the Democratic Party of Korea said, “The obstruction by the conservative opposition party, which mistakes political strife for politics, can no longer be tolerated,” and “Although massive damage to the people’s livelihood and economy is expected, the ruling party must judge the main opposition party, which still pursues only party interests and engages in street protests, and make this election a moment to once again show the sternness of the people.”

They continued, “Through this election, we will fulfill our responsibilities as the ruling party and become the victor of a clean election,” and expressed confidence by stating, “The Ulsan City Party of the Democratic Party of Korea will also ride the momentum of this victory to surely win the 21st general election and fulfill its duties as the ruling party.”

They also emphasized, “This election must be a lever for a country worthy of its name and for Ulsan’s leap forward.” Furthermore, they pledged, “As the late President Roh Moo-hyun said, ‘The last bastion of democracy is the organized power of awakened citizens,’ the 21st general election will be the stage to realize this.”

The following is the full text of the statement from the Ulsan City Party of the Democratic Party of Korea.

The 21st National Assembly election, which will determine the fate of the Republic of Korea, is now just 100 days away.

Through this election, the Ulsan City Party of the Democratic Party of Korea reaffirms its resolute determination to fulfill responsible governance as the ruling party and respond to citizens’ demands through trustworthy policies, and hereby declares as follows.

First, this election must be a venue to hold accountable and judge the main opposition party that turned the 20th National Assembly into a disgraceful and animalistic parliament.

The obstruction by the conservative opposition party, which mistakes political strife for politics, can no longer be tolerated. Democracy must blossom through elections, and politics must bear fruit through dialogue and compromise despite any difficulties. The main opposition party, which has engaged in old-fashioned conflicts and antagonism and ultimately staged a disgraceful animalistic parliament, deserves to be judged.

The people are enduring excruciating pain to escape the economic slump caused by the global recession and the US-China trade conflict. Lawmakers have created the ‘worst-ever’ National Assembly by failing to process about 70% of bills within the session, resulting in mass automatic dismissals. Despite the expected massive damage to the people’s livelihood and economy, the main opposition party continues to pursue only party interests and engage in street protests. This election must be one that judges them and once again shows the sternness of the people.

Second, through this election, we will fulfill our responsibilities as the ruling party and become the victor of a clean election.

The Democratic Party of Korea will do its utmost to ensure that clean and new workers are elected for an inclusive nation, a country where everyone prospers together, and a leaping Republic of Korea.

The ‘nation-building’ efforts pursued by the Moon Jae-in administration must be the foundation for victory in this general election to succeed.

Despite difficult parliamentary circumstances, the Democratic Party of Korea has achieved political accomplishments such as revising the election law and paving the way for the establishment of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials. All of this was made possible by the unity of our people in times of crisis and the wisdom of democratic citizens who supported and cheered for the Democratic Party of Korea.

The Ulsan City Party of the Democratic Party of Korea will also ride the momentum of this victory to surely win the 21st general election and fulfill its duties as the ruling party.

Third, this election must be a lever for a country worthy of its name and for Ulsan’s leap forward.

The seven growth bridges ambitiously promoted for Ulsan’s leap forward require the support of the National Assembly to promise tangible results.

By winning all six electoral districts in Ulsan Metropolitan City, the Democratic Party of Korea’s Ulsan City Party, Ulsan Metropolitan City, and its five districts/counties must overcome Ulsan’s crisis and open a new path for leap forward.

Our Ulsan has experienced conflicts and pain due to the physical division of Hyundai Heavy Industries and various incidents and accidents.

The Democratic Party of Korea is vigorously revitalizing Ulsan, the economic heart of the Republic of Korea, through cooperation between the central government, city, and districts/counties, including designation as a preliminary candidate for the Free Economic Zone, selection for the hydrogen pilot city and hydrogen convergence complex demonstration projects.

United and boiling with passion, the Democratic Party of Korea and the 21st general election preliminary candidates will become even stronger through rigorous training to create a country worthy of its name and serve as tools for Ulsan citizens to lead Ulsan’s leap forward.

As the late President Roh Moo-hyun said, “The last bastion of democracy is the organized power of awakened citizens,” the 21st general election will be the stage to realize this.

January 7, 2020

Democratic Party of Korea Ulsan Metropolitan City Party

Chief Spokesperson Baek Woon-chan

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