Hong Jun-pyo: "If I run in Jongno, it would be 'a chicken instead of a pheasant'... I will be the PK defense captain"

"I will play a full role when the opposition realigns after the general election"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Former Liberty Korea Party leader Hong Joon-pyo stated on the 28th, "There is a suggestion that I run for Jongno since Representative Hwang Kyo-ahn is avoiding it, but if I run instead, it would be like 'a chicken instead of a pheasant,' which is a sarcastic remark, so the election itself would not take place."

Former Representative Hong said on Facebook that day, "Since I announced in October last year that I would run in next year's general election, I have believed that under the current party system, I have no role in this election."

Former Representative Hong emphasized, "Therefore, I decided to choose a constituency that is meaningful for the 2022 regime change and where I will conclude my political career, and to leave behind 20 years of difficult politics and return to my hometown with a heart of returning to my roots."

Former Representative Hong said, "I will move to Sammun-dong, Miryang on February 3rd. I intend to persuade the Public Official Recommendation Committee to take on the role of defense captain to protect 40 seats in the swing voter region of Busan and Gyeongnam (PK). I will take on a full-fledged role when the opposition realignment occurs after the general election."

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