Park Hyung-jun Meets Won Hee-ryong: "We Will Invite Leadership-Level Figures Representing Future Values"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Park Hyung-jun, chairman of the Innovation Integration Promotion Committee (IIPC), which is pushing for centrist-conservative integration, met with Jeju Governor Won Hee-ryong on the 21st to request his joining the IIPC.

Chairman Park stated during their meeting at Jeju Provincial Office, "I believe we need to bring in many leaders who can represent the values of the future," expressing this intention.

He said, "I came to ask for your participation in the IIPC," adding, "Governor Won is serving as an independent governor of Jeju, and I came to ask you to actively participate and play a central role in an alternative force that can save South Korea and guide it in the right direction with hope."

Chairman Park emphasized, "South Korea is currently at a very important turning point, deciding whether to move forward, stay still, or go backward," and added, "We have united the centrist forces to create a new integrated party, and one of the decisions made at the meeting aimed at the integrated forces is that we must move toward the future."

Chairman Park also said, "Coincidentally, Governor Won recently attended CES," and added, "He always shows great interest in the future and possesses considerable wisdom and insight regarding what South Korea should rely on for its livelihood and what strategies are needed to revive the country."

In response, Governor Won said, "I will listen carefully and consider any issues that need reflection," and added, "After the meeting, I will explain to Chairman Park." Chairman Park requested, "We need an important decision, especially to create a new opportunity through this general election," and continued, "We must go through a process of innovation, which requires new people, new content, and new messages. Governor Won’s strength will be needed."

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