Bareunmirae, Daean, and Pyeonghwa Take First Step in Integration Talks... "Let's Lock the Door Until It's Settled"

Park Juseon "Create Okdongja Unconditionally"
Yuseong Yeop "Deep Reflection and Apology for Repeated Divisions"
Park Juhyun "Integration That Gives Trust and Hope"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] On the 11th, the Bareunmirae Party, the Alternative New Party, and the Party for Democracy and Peace held the first meeting of the three-party integration promotion committee (tentative name) and began full-scale integration discussions.

Park Joo-sun, Chairman of the Grand Integration Reform Committee of the Bareunmirae Party, said at the integration promotion meeting held at the National Assembly VIP cafeteria, "We aim to become a party of integration and inclusion that only talks about cooperation and decentralization, fairness and justice, practicality and people's livelihood," adding, "I hope the three parties will unconditionally produce a 'Okdongja' and announce the integration declaration."

Chairman Park said, "I deeply apologize for the repeated divisions and failure to engage in proper politics so far," and added, "We will create a party that designs the future together with future generations with an attitude of complete transformation and renewed determination."

Yoo Sung-yeop, Integration Promotion Chairman of the Alternative New Party, said, "I stand here for integration," and added, "Regardless of reasons or causes, I deeply reflect and apologize for the repeated divisions until coming to this point."

Chairman Yoo said, "The people are longing for the emergence of an alternative political force that will revive the economy and create a fair society," and added, "Until a conclusion is reached here today, please lock the doors from outside and only provide water and bread. I will engage in negotiations to reach a prompt conclusion."

Park Joo-hyun, Special Integration Promotion Chairman of the Party for Democracy and Peace, said, "We must give options to the pro-reform supporters in the Honam region," and added, "Since the Democratic Party cannot create a 'Proportional Representation Democratic Party,' if we fail to provide options, many people may abstain from party voting."

Chairman Park said, "If we overcome past emotions and disputes and run toward a big goal, it will surely be a principled integration that gives trust and hope."

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