‘Last Summit’ Sohn Hak-kyu: “I Will Defend the Third Way Until the End”

Kim Jeong-hwa Appointed as Spokesperson for the Unified Party Leader

Son Hak-kyu, leader of the Bareunmirae Party, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 24th. This Supreme Council meeting is the last one held by Son as the leader of the Bareunmirae Party. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Sohn Hak-kyu, leader of the Bareunmirae Party, stated on the 24th, "Today is the last Supreme Council meeting I will preside over," adding, "I now wish to return to being an ordinary party member. I will protect the third way, which I have defended with my life, until the end."

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that day, Sohn said, "I will contribute my small strength to the party's victory in the general election and the upcoming constitutional amendment discussions, and do my best in that role."

He said, "As party leader of the unified party, I appoint spokesperson Kim Jeong-hwa and Supreme Council member Lee In-hee, the chief secretary to the party leader," adding, "Our party must become younger. The newly formed unified party must not be stigmatized as a regional party or old-fashioned politics."

He continued, "We must become a young, vigorous party oriented toward the future, leading the way to overcome our country's difficulties."

Regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Sohn stated, "Although the government has belatedly raised the crisis alert level, the reality is that it is developing into a national disaster," and added, "The government's delayed response is worsening the situation. A full ban on Chinese nationals entering the country must be implemented."

Sohn also said, "I hope the president and the election commission actively consider postponing the April 15 general election," emphasizing, "Holding the most important national agenda, the general election, without public participation is by no means desirable for the development of democracy."

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