Kim Hyung-o "Will no longer question party decisions... Must unite under the banner of principle"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Kim Hyung-o, former chairman of the Future United Party’s nomination committee, recently emphasized the spirit of unity by saying, "Direct all arrows of criticism at me and unite under the banner of the cause," in response to the nullification of Choi Hong, former CEO of Macquarie Investment Asset Management’s nomination and the independent candidacies of senior party members.

In a statement sent to reporters on the 18th, former chairman Kim said, "As someone who has already resigned, I will serve the party selflessly for its victory."

Regarding the nullification of former CEO Choi’s nomination, he said, "The party’s image has been disrupted and an unfavorable precedent has been set," but added, "I have decided to bury all the personal pain and distress and no longer question the party’s decision."

He continued, "We cannot miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to judge the Moon Jae-in administration due to disappointment and dissatisfaction over being dropped from the nomination," and emphasized, "In this general election, we must save the country from an existential crisis and rescue the people who are suffering. We must unite under the banner of the cause, setting aside personal interests."

Former chairman Kim appealed, "Direct all arrows of criticism at me, and with a broad and farsighted perspective, I earnestly ask you to join the ranks to judge the incompetent, irresponsible, and immoral administration," adding, "If we do not expand the conservative base, we cannot guarantee victory. Please understand the sacrifices and dedication that were inevitable as we broaden the conservative horizon and diversify the personnel composition."

He warned, "We must rally as a united front to judge the administration. Division and factionalism shake the party and go against the will of the people," and said, "Leaving the party or running as independents only hands victory to the ruling party and the administration."

Former chairman Kim questioned, "Is the world you seek one where freedom, creativity, equality, fairness, and justice are destroyed? Is the society you seek one torn apart by division and conflict? Is the country you seek one that falls to a third-rate nation due to shaken diplomacy and security?" and appealed, "We must not become historical sinners to future generations."

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