Ahn Cheol-soo's New Party Name is 'Gukmindang'... "We Will Take the Path of Practical Centrism That Fights"

Realizing National Interest, Establishing Practical Moderation, and Proposing a Major Shift to Helper Politics
"The Path of Practical Moderation in Struggle... Must Confront the Established Powers"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Former Bareunmirae Party lawmaker Ahn Cheol-soo said on the 9th, "I will take the path of pragmatic politics that fights." The name of the new party led by former lawmaker Ahn was decided as 'Gukmindang' (People's Party).

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On the same day, Ahn's side held a founding promoter meeting at the Hi Seoul Youth Hostel in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, deciding this and transitioning to a new party founding preparation committee system. Previously, the party name 'Ahn Cheol-soo New Party' applied for was rejected by the National Election Commission.

At the meeting, former lawmaker Ahn said, "To realize the interests of the people, to defeat factional politics, and to practice proper helper politics, I will confront deeply rooted authoritarianism with all my might."

He pointed out, "Currently, South Korean politics is simultaneously infected with three viruses: the 'tax theft virus,' the 'factional politics virus,' and the 'statism virus,'" adding, "Power is being abused and privatized, and the rule of law is being ignored. Although the current regime members may have been democratization forces who fought past dictatorships, they are showing themselves not to be forces of democracy."

He continued, "Gukmindang will eradicate these three viruses," emphasizing, "First, to realize the people's interests; second, to establish pragmatic centrism in South Korea; and third, to make a major shift to 'helper politics' that supports the people from below."

Former lawmaker Ahn said, "The walls of vested interest politics are high and strong, but we cannot give up bold challenges," adding, "We must take the path of pragmatic politics that fights, the path of pragmatic centrism that fights. We need firm conviction and determination to stand up and confront vested powers without yielding even a bit," receiving cheers from attendees.

He emphasized, "No matter what difficulties arise, we will break through," and "Through a fair process, we will block vested interests that only seek loopholes and create a truly just world where results come from hard work."

He also added, "If you do not want the 21st National Assembly to be the same as the 20th, if you are tired of decades-old politics, please take an interest and watch our Gukmindang. We will definitely change politics and build a proper world."

Meanwhile, former lawmaker Ahn referred to the 20th general election and the 2017 presidential election, saying, "I bow my head once again to apologize for not meeting your expectations and love." He claimed that the 'People's Party rebate incident' right after the general election was a 'fabricated incident' directed by the Blue House, and that the presidential election was influenced by a massive illegal public opinion manipulation represented by 'Druking.'

At the meeting, former leader Ahn, along with lawmakers Kwon Eun-hee, Kim Soo-min, Kwon Eun-hee, Lee Tae-gyu, Shin Yong-hyun, Kim Jung-ro, and Kim Sam-hwa attended.

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