Ahn Cheol-soo: "A Fighting Centrist... I Will Definitely Make the New Party Successful"

"More Courage to Be Hated Than Expecting Applause"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Former Bareunmirae Party lawmaker Ahn Cheol-soo stated on the 5th, "In the harsh ideological political climate where fake news and image manipulation run rampant, the 'fighting centrism' requires more courage to be hated than to expect applause."

At a forum titled "Fighting Centrism, How to Realize It" held at the National Assembly Members' Office Building that day, Ahn said, "I will definitely make the new party successful."

He emphasized, "Centrism is the right path, but to walk the right path requires firm conviction and determination that does not yield to vested interests," adding, "Pragmatic centrism is a struggle with the future, inheriting the progressive achievements of industrialization and democratization."

He continued, "I declared that I would promote a pragmatic centrist party to fight against these incompetent, corrupt, and unfair vested political powers," and added, "In short, I feel a great sense of mission while promoting the new party in Korean society, which is in a 'state of civil war.'"

Ahn defined the Moon Jae-in administration as a "fake democracy regime" and a "pro-authoritarian regime," listing the tasks of ▲ eliminating factional and old-fashioned politics ▲ driving out fake democracy of manipulation and hypocrisy ▲ building a fair and safe society.

Ahn said, "Watching the COVID-19 situation, I saw the government's irresponsibility and complacency. I think this administration is a failure," and added, "From developing computer vaccines to pragmatic centrist politics, I am walking a path no one else takes, and founding a centrist new party may be my given destiny."

Right after the forum, when reporters asked him, "If a Honam new party is founded and offers to join, would you consider it?" Ahn responded, "We have clearly stated what pragmatic centrism is and the path we are taking," adding, "Our goal is to fight to protect the people's interests, and we will steadfastly continue on that path," drawing a clear line.

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