Ahn Cheol-soo Draws a Line with Hyuktongwi... "No Intention to Participate in Politically Engineered Integration Discussions"

"Activities of Currently Participating Personnel Are Unrelated to An"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Former Bareunmirae Party lawmaker Ahn Cheol-soo stated on the 14th regarding the Innovation Integration Promotion Committee (Innovative Integration Committee, Innovate Committee), which has taken up the banner of 'centrist-conservative integration,' “I have no intention of participating in politically engineered integration discussions.”

Kim Do-sik, former chief secretary and close aide to Ahn, conveyed in a message sent to reporters that “(Ahn) said the country is in a difficult and chaotic situation” and “an urgent paradigm shift in awareness for national innovation is needed.”

Kim explained, “We clearly state once again our position on the integration discussions proceeding completely independently of Ahn’s will,” adding, “There is no direct or indirect communication channel in operation, and the activities of those currently participating in the Innovate Committee are based on their personal political prospects and beliefs, unrelated to Ahn.”

He emphasized, “Opposition integration is not about uniting forces but about innovation,” and “That is the demand of the times and the expectation of the people.”

He continued, “The integration discussions aiming to split the Republic of Korea in half and engage in left-right factional confrontation do not align with the new trend,” adding, “It is merely a trap and a swamp dug by the ruling party holding absolute power.”

Kim stated, “Ahn has already clearly revealed the reasons and goals for his political comeback,” and “He intends to contribute with goodwill so that our country can regain hope by heading in the right direction.”

Kim also said, “The political crisis under the Moon Jae-in administration is marked by divisive leadership, an outdated political paradigm steeped in ideology, and the rise of vested interest politicians,” and “Ahn’s reason for returning is to reform such Yeouido politics and achieve social integration and national innovation.”

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