Jung Byung-guk "Innovation Integration Must Break Away from Past Conservative Framework and Unite Moderate Conservatives"

Jeong Byeong-guk, Saebosu Party member. Photo by Yonhap News.

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Amid ongoing discussions on conservative unification centered around the Liberty Korea Party and the New Conservative Party, there have been calls to break away from the conservative framework for innovative integration.

On the 20th, Rep. Jung Byung-guk of the New Conservative Party and Rep. Joo Ho-young of the Liberty Korea Party appeared on YTN Radio's "Noh Young-hee's Start New Morning" to discuss conservative unification.

Rep. Jung stated, "It is necessary to reflect on why the opposition is divided. Without such reflection, simply calling for 'unification' is not a demand from the public," adding, "Unification should be achieved, but it must be innovative unification."

He continued, "We must break away from the old conservative framework and bring together all forces that can encompass moderate conservatives," emphasizing, "we need to create a value-centered party that breaks the chains of factionalism, cliques, and entrenched power politics that have been resting on vested interests until now, to meet the demands of the people."

Rep. Joo also explained, "From the perspective of the relationship with the New Conservative Party, they were originally one. They split during the impeachment process, but there is no significant difference in political ideology or such. There were just one or two differences in positions on current issues, but there is no reason we cannot unite."

He added, "The president of the party they originally belonged to was impeached, and many people were arrested during the purge of deep-rooted evils. These issues should have been resolved earlier, but only now, three years later and with elections imminent, such movements are emerging, which is too late," continuing, "So discussions are underway on 'how to innovate during this process.'"

He further stated, "Now, because the Moon Jae-in administration's reckless actions are destroying the constitution and completely undermining the national identity itself, even small differences must be urgently overcome, and efforts should be united to protect the constitutional order."

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