Hong Jun-pyo: "It Depends on Hwang Kyo-ahn's Decision... Kim Hyung-o, Keep Quiet"

Hong Joon-pyo, former leader of the Liberty Korea Party (currently the United Future Party), is speaking at a press conference held at his election office in Yangsan, Gyeongnam, on the afternoon of the 9th.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Former Liberty Korea Party leader Hong Joon-pyo said on the 10th, "My political direction depends on the decision of Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the United Future Party."

On the same day, Hong posted on his Facebook, "When Kim Hyung-o, the chairman of the nomination committee, came to meet me to force me to run in a difficult district in Miryang, I asked him, 'In February 2004, wasn't there a time when Kim Hyung-o was going to be cut off (excluded from nomination) for lacking presence, but I stopped the nomination committee meeting and allowed a primary election, which saved him?'"

He added, "This time, when I said it was Kim chairman's turn to repay that favor, Kim said, 'If I had been cut off in Yeongdo, Busan, I was going to run as an independent,' recalling that time. How can someone who has committed unreasonable cuts here and there for personal grudges or to nominate acquaintances, calling it 'makcheon,' and then talk about sacrifice and dedication, say that running as an independent is unacceptable?" he criticized.

He continued, "Someone who served five terms in their stronghold and even became the Speaker of the National Assembly, benefiting from the party, then left the party during the last impeachment while shouting for Park Geun-hye's resignation and praising the candlelight spirit ? is that the sacrifice and dedication Kim chairman talks about?" He emphasized, "He has no right to talk about sacrifice and dedication with that mouth."

He directed toward Kim chairman, "Shut your mouth. I will watch until the Supreme Council meeting on Thursday morning. I will see whether Leader Hwang is truly a magnanimous leader or not," concluding his post.

The day before, former leader Hong held a press conference at his campaign office in Yangsan, Gyeongnam, demanding, "This nomination is null and void. Leader Hwang should directly step in and correct this makcheon."

He added, "I cannot leave the party now because the 3 million party members weigh on my mind. If I wanted an easy path, I could return to my hometown and be confident in the election, but I will not choose such an easy path just to win one more badge," he said.

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