Hatakeyong Demands Clear Answer on 'Three Principles of Conservative Reconstruction'... Hwang Kyo-an Avoids Clear Answer (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Ha Tae-kyung, the responsible representative of the New Conservative Party, requested a clear answer regarding Hwang Kyo-ahn, the leader of the Liberty Korea Party's 'Three Principles for Conservative Reconstruction,' but Hwang avoided giving a definite response. Seemingly aware of internal opposition, he replied that he would "embrace various proposals well" and was reserved in his remarks.

After attending the Liberty Korea Party Gangwon Province New Year's meeting held at the Sky Convention Wedding in Chuncheon on the 9th, Hwang told reporters regarding the 'Three Principles,' "Currently, conservatism is in the process of unification, and as everyone gathers, there are various proposals. Those will be well integrated so that, ultimately, we can achieve the unification of our free citizen forces."

Regarding whether he would give an official confirmation on accepting the Three Principles as Ha requested, he neither affirmed nor denied but reiterated, "Please accept it as I have said." He added, "Seeing the enthusiasm of party members to unite today, I think this is an opportunity to prepare for the future of the Republic of Korea," and emphasized, "We are still undergoing change and reform, and we will definitely achieve good change and solid reform to win the next general election."

That afternoon, Ha held a press conference at the National Assembly Press Hall and stated that Hwang must clearly declare his agreement to the Three Principles for participation in the Innovation and Integration Promotion Committee (Hyuktongwi) to be possible, "Without Hwang's firm promise and mention, it is difficult to start unification talks," he urged. Previously, Hwang had planned to make an official announcement accepting the Three Principles but canceled it due to internal opposition.

Kim Jin-tae, a Liberty Korea Party lawmaker, also emphasized 'principles and propriety' regarding conservative unification and expressed the opinion that there is no need to concede excessively. In his New Year's greeting at the meeting, Kim said, "Who would oppose conservative unification? But what worries me is that during the unification process, people are telling our leader to give up the party leadership and all nomination rights, which is going too far," adding, "We elected our representative; it is problematic for unheard-of people to come and claim to be leaders. Even if we unify, there must be principles and propriety."

Meanwhile, Hwang raised his voice at the New Year's meeting, saying that conservatism lost in the last general election due to past divisions and called for victory through reform and unification. He said, "We lost the last general election because we were divided, but now we must unify," and added, "The way to judge the disastrous collusion between the Democratic Party and minor parties is to win this general election."

Hwang said, "In the 20 general elections held so far, the Liberty Korea Party and its predecessor parties have won the most. Despite knowing how to win, we lost the last election because of division," and stated, "Now we must unify to block the regime's ruthless dictatorship and win without fail."

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He also emphasized the need for innovation and reform. He pointed out, "The Liberty Korea Party has not yet been innovated. The party has weakened and good talents have left as it has been run under a caretaker system all this time," adding, "We need to create policies, but first, we must change ourselves." Referring to the recruitment of young talents on the 8th and the pledge letters submitted by first- and second-term lawmakers and the mass resignation of party branch chiefs that morning, he explained, "It was insufficient until now, but now it is a process of change."

He also stressed the need to unify even those who have been expelled or left the party. Hwang said, "We have decided to accept those who have not been able to join among the expelled and those who left," adding, "Some may say they should not be admitted, but we must unite with other parties to stop the Moon administration's monopoly and tyranny. All political forces that respect the constitutional values of liberal democracy and market economy must come together."

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