Kim Moon-soo Leaves Liberty Republican Party... Taegukgi Faction Divides Again

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Former Gyeonggi Governor Kim Moon-soo announced on the 22nd, "I left the Liberty Republican Party on March 21," and apologized, "I am sorry for disappointing the members of the Liberty Republican Party and the public."

On the same day, Kim said on Facebook, "With the aspiration for the grand unification of the Taegeukgi forces, we merged with the Our Republican Party to establish the Liberty Republican Party," adding, "However, due to my lack of capability, I could not overcome the differences in the two parties' lines and had to step down midway, which is a heartbreaking feeling."

Kim also stated, "Despite the support of millions of citizens who have fought on the streets for three years with the Taegeukgi and the cross, I am sorry for leaving the party after failing to achieve the goal of eradicating the pro-North Korean faction in the April 15 general election."

He said, "Until the great cause of defending liberal democracy and eradicating the pro-North Korean faction is completed, I will carry the Taegeukgi and serve in white clothes."

Earlier, Kim left the Liberty Korea Party on January 29 and, just two days later, founded the Liberty Unification Party with Pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon, chairman of the Christian Council of Korea (CCK), who had led anti-impeachment rallies in Gwanghwamun. Subsequently, on the 3rd, the party merged with the Our Republican Party, a hardline conservative party led by independent lawmaker Cho Won-jin, to launch the Liberty Republican Party.

It is reported that Kim left the party after conflicts with Representative Cho Won-jin over the composition of the nomination management committee and strategies for nominating candidates for constituencies and proportional representation in the April 15 general election.

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