Hwang Kyo-an: "All conservative forces must unite... No demands for shares allowed"

Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the United Future Party, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 5th and delivering a speech. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the United Future Party, responded positively to the integration demand from the Liberty Republican Party, stating that "all conservative right-wing forces must unite." However, regarding co-leader Cho Won-jin's request to halt candidate nominations, he drew a line, saying, "The grand integration proceeded on the condition that there would be no demands for nomination shares."

After the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly main building on the 5th, Hwang told reporters, "To stop the tyranny of the Moon Jae-in administration, all of our conservative right-wing forces must unite," adding, "A broad integration including our conservative right-wing and centrists is necessary, and we will review it accordingly."

Regarding the possibility of integrated candidate nominations, he said, "We need to discuss it according to our system," and added, "You are already seeing the ongoing processes. The nominations will focus on judging and defeating the Moon administration."

However, concerning demands from the conservative right-wing side for nomination shares, he stated, "In the grand integration promoted by our conservative right-wing, we agreed not to make demands for shares and have been discussing on that basis," and added, "Under that premise, we are making significant progress in integration, and we will have sufficient consultations from that perspective." He refrained from commenting on whether an actual meeting would take place.

Meanwhile, Hwang emphasized, "The main topic of today's Supreme Council meeting was, of course, the response to the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus infection) crisis," and stressed, "Right now, the priority is alternatives to overcome this crisis and the people come first." He said, "Supporting victims suffering from the Wuhan coronavirus crisis, preventing further spread, and protecting safety and health are the top priorities," adding, "We have entered an emergency system and will gather all capabilities to bring an early end to the Wuhan coronavirus crisis."

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