Ahn Cheol-soo's New Year Message to Bareunmirae Party Members... Lee Dong-seop Says "Filled with Infinite Affection"

Ahn Cheol-soo Faction to Hold Debate on the 9th... Ahn's Video Message Scheduled for Release

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Former Bareunmirae Party lawmaker Ahn Cheol-soo sent a New Year's message to party members on the 8th. The Bareunmirae Party plans to send Ahn's message via text message within the day. In political circles, there is growing analysis that Ahn, who has declared his return to politics, is increasingly likely to rejoin the Bareunmirae Party.

Lee Dong-seop, acting floor leader of the Bareunmirae Party and classified as part of the Ahn Cheol-soo faction, stated at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the same day, “Today, I received a New Year's greeting message from former lawmaker Ahn to party comrades,” adding, “The message contains Ahn's reflections and thoughts, his determination to become a catalyst for changing Korean politics, and his boundless affection for the party comrades who stood with him.”

Acting floor leader Lee pointed out, "While he was away from the political scene, Korean politics was like a muddy swamp where the two major political forces, entrenched in ideology and vested interests, fought desperately for party interests and the general election," and added, "During the reign of hegemonic politics, the future of the Republic of Korea has been devastated, and our future generations continue to be exploited and held hostage."

Lee said, “I personally and officially welcome Ahn’s decision to return in order to save our future generations,” and continued, “I hope that Ahn will present the future vision he has been developing in Germany and the United States, including comprehensive national innovation and social integration looking toward the future, as well as bold liquidation of old politics and vested interests, to give hope to the people.”

Along with Ahn’s return, the movements of lawmakers affiliated with the Ahn Cheol-soo faction are also accelerating. Bareunmirae Party lawmakers Kwon Eun-hee, Kim Sam-hwa, Kim Soo-min, Shin Yong-hyun, and Lee Tae-gyu, classified as part of the Ahn faction, will hold a forum titled “Is Korean Politics Okay as It Is?” on the 9th at the National Assembly Members’ Office Building. A video message from former lawmaker Ahn will also be unveiled at this forum.

Earlier, on the 2nd, former leader Ahn stated on Facebook, “I deeply considered whether it is right to start politics again,” and said, “If our people have called me back to the path of politics and guided me, now I want to move forward toward the future together with the people.” He added, “Now I will return and discuss how to change politics and how the Republic of Korea should move toward the future,” and said, “Even if it is a lonely path, I will cherish the hearts of the people who called me and walk the path I must take.”

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