Ahn Hyeonghwan, Kim Eunhye, Shin Yonghan Resign as Innovation Committee Members... "Agreement to Unite Forces Sharing Integration Principles"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Three members of the Innovation Integration Promotion Committee (IIPC), including An Hyeong-hwan, Secretary General of the National Integration Coalition and IIPC Secretary, Kim Eun-hye, former Special Director of MBN and spokesperson, and Shin Yong-han, former Chairman of the Presidential Youth Committee, have decided to step down from their IIPC positions.

On the 15th, Park Hyung-jun, IIPC Chairman, stated at the 2nd IIPC meeting held in the 8th conference room of the National Assembly Members' Office Building, "Those from civic groups and external figures who intend to run for office have decided to withdraw."

He said, "There were some objections from certain civic groups and political parties regarding the appointment of committee members," adding, "The IIPC is supposed to start with selflessness for the greater good, but to avoid any misunderstandings, Secretary General An resigned, and although Chairman Shin's candidacy has not been confirmed, he also decided to step down." He continued, "Spokesperson Kim also resigned as a committee member and will participate only as a spokesperson assisting with media responses."

During the meeting, the IIPC agreed on three value pursuits: ▲ We strive to create a unified new party of centrist and conservative forces as an alternative to judge the unilateral dominance of the Moon Jae-in administration and give hope to the people ▲ The Innovation Integration Promotion Committee will work to unite parties, forces, and individuals who share the cause of innovation and integration ▲ The IIPC will endeavor to establish and practice values and standards of integration that the public can empathize with.

Regarding questions about how contacts for integration with former People's Party leader Ahn Cheol-soo and others are proceeding, it was emphasized, "We agreed to unite parties, individuals, and forces who sympathize with innovation and integration," adding, "Anyone who agrees can participate. In that sense, we will operate the IIPC with openness."

Regarding the noise with the New Conservative Party over Chairman Park's appointment, he said, "The New Conservative Party expressed regret over the chairman's appointment without going through the party's official decision-making process last Thursday," adding, "That part was a procedural formality that was not completed, and we mutually agreed that I would express regret."

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