Candidate Kim Seong-hwan: "For the Integration of the Three Honam-Based Parties, Accountability for Past Divisions Must Come First"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Seonghwan, a preliminary candidate for the National Assembly election in Dongnam (Eul), Gwangju Metropolitan City, stated that the integration of the three Honam-based parties should be preceded by taking responsibility for past divisions.

On the 10th, Kim, the preliminary candidate, pointed out in a press release, "The integration of the three Honam-based parties currently being promoted in the political sphere should proceed swiftly, but responsibility for the disappointment caused to Honam voters due to the past division of the People's Party must come first."

He continued, "The Alternative New Party, Bareunmirae Party, and the Party for Democracy and Peace have begun full-scale integration negotiations starting today," and explained, "Four years ago, Gwangju gave full support to the People's Party, but due to the merger between Ahn Cheol-soo and Yoo Seung-min's faction, many Gwangju citizens felt disappointed with the politicians who chose the Bareunmirae Party following former lawmaker Ahn Cheol-soo and Assemblyman Ahn."

He also emphasized, "Now that integration is being discussed again, it is desirable, albeit late, and needs to be promoted promptly, but politicians responsible for past divisions must first apologize to the citizens of Gwangju."

He added, "For the integration to succeed, it is only possible when each party sincerely follows the will of the people and genuinely relinquishes vested interests," and said, "I believe the citizens of Gwangju will judge who is claiming vested interests and whether those responsible for the division are trying to disguise it as a merit of integration."

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