Yoo Seung-min on Ahn Cheol-soo's Party Exit: "Hope They Do Well for Political Progress... Might Meet"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hye-min] Yoo Seung-min, Chairman of the Conservative Reconstruction Committee of the New Conservative Party, said on the 29th regarding former lawmaker Ahn Cheol-soo's decision to leave the Bareunmirae Party, "I hope he does well for the development of Korean politics as he has resolved."

Chairman Yoo made these remarks after the expanded meeting of party leaders and key officials at the National Assembly in the morning, saying, "It is regrettable considering the situation of the Bareunmirae Party."

He left open the possibility of meeting with former lawmaker Ahn. Chairman Yoo said, "I have never thought about it," but added, "Isn't it possible for politicians to meet?"

Regarding integration talks with Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the Liberty Korea Party, he said, "We are honestly discussing with each other," and that there are "no plans for a meeting yet."

Chairman Yoo said, "If all consultations are finished and there is nothing more to discuss, I will probably meet with Leader Hwang," adding, "It is not decided whether it will be public or private, but I think it should be a private meeting to talk freely."

He explained, "Once all conversations with (Leader Hwang) are over, we will have to report to the party members and constituents anyway," and "We will report the results of the two-party consultations with the Liberty Korea Party, and then the members here will have an open discussion on whether the two parties will merge, form an alliance, or pursue a 100% independent path, after which the party's position will be decided."

Regarding the Innovation and Integration Promotion Committee's request to decide participation by the 31st, Chairman Yoo drew a line, saying, "Our plan is that we decide."

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