Sohn Hak-kyu Proposes 'New Coronavirus Summit' to President Moon

Korean Party-Saebosu Party Merger Push... "The Intention Was to Oust Me"
To Ahn Cheol-soo: "Do Not Take the Path of Conservative Unification"
Lee Nak-yeon-Hwang Kyo-ahn 'Jongno Battle'... "Symbol of Extreme Confrontational Politics"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Sohn Hak-kyu, leader of the Bareunmirae Party, stated on the 10th regarding the novel coronavirus infection situation, “Today, I propose that President Moon Jae-in and the leaders of each party hold a summit meeting to promptly establish measures for the livelihood economy, putting an end to political strife.”

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that day, Sohn said, “I hope that the political circles will first come together magnanimously and overcome the novel coronavirus outbreak raging worldwide with our united strength.”

Sohn urged the establishment of three fundamental measures: ▲measures to prevent the spread of the virus ▲support measures for the recovery of the livelihood economy ▲measures to improve the economy structure dependent on China. Additionally, he proposed five specific special measures: ▲comprehensive entry restrictions on Chinese nationals or foreigners who have visited China ▲postponement of university semesters by one month ▲special grants for livelihood economy sectors such as travel and food service industries.

Regarding Yoo Seung-min, a member of the New Conservative Party, pushing for a merger with the Liberty Korea Party, Sohn criticized, “The intention to oust me, take over the Bareunmirae Party, and hand it over to the Korea Party to gain political opportunity has been revealed as true,” adding, “To become a great politician, one must at least uphold minimal justification and political ethics.”

Addressing Ahn Cheol-soo, chairman of the Preparatory Committee for the People’s Party, Sohn said, “Chairman Ahn advocates practical centrist politics, but his close aides constantly talk about alliance and integration with conservative forces,” and added, “No matter what difficulties arise in the future, I hope he maintains the path of practical centrism and does not embark on the path of conservative integration.”

Regarding the upcoming contest between former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon and Liberty Korea Party leader Hwang Kyo-ahn in Jongno during the general election, Sohn pointed out, “Why should a parliamentary election become a stage for a presidential candidate showdown?” and criticized it as “a symbol of extreme confrontation politics between the two major parties under the presidential system with imperial powers.”

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