Ahn Cheol-soo to Return Home on the Afternoon of the 19th... "Will Take Time to Greet the People"

“Expressed intention to enter quietly without official welcoming ceremony”

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Former Bareunmirae Party lawmaker Ahn Cheol-soo will return to Korea this Sunday, the 19th, via Incheon Airport.

Bareunmirae Party lawmaker Kim Soo-min held a press conference at the National Assembly on the 16th with Kim Do-sik, former chief secretary and close aide to Ahn, stating, "We have confirmed Ahn's return schedule for the 19th," and added, "Upon his return, Ahn plans to give a brief greeting at the press zone prepared nearby."

Lawmaker Kim said, "Ahn devoted himself to research on the nation's future and vision as a visiting scholar in Europe and the United States," and added, "He stayed for about one year and five months, and many thoughts he developed during that time will likely be shared with journalists and the public."

Former Secretary Kim added, "There was an official event proposal from the Bareunmirae Party, but Ahn expressed his intention to enter quietly," and said, "He conveyed this intention to the party leader and the party, asking for their understanding."

Former Secretary Kim said, "To ensure the safety and convenience of airport users, there will be no separate official welcoming event, nor is one planned," and added, "There will be a time for greetings with the public and reporters."

Regarding whether Ahn plans to meet party leader Sohn Hak-kyu, former Secretary Kim said, "Since Ahn will bring his own plans on how to change domestic political issues, if there are matters to be resolved in that process, I think he will not avoid and will meet [him]."

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