Hwang Kyo-an: "A Strong Opposition Needed to Check Government and Ruling Party... Economy and Democracy Must Be Rebuilt"

Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the United Future Party, is attending a closed Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 25th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the United Future Party, appealed for support on the 25th, stating the need for a strong opposition party to check the ruling government. He also emphasized the reconstruction of the economy, democracy, and foreign security.

During his opening remarks at the Kwanhun Debate held at the Seoul Press Center International Conference Hall that morning, Hwang said, "Over the past three years, political retaliation has been carried out under the name of clearing deep-rooted evils."

He added, "The system of checks and balances that prevented the reckless actions of an imperial president has been destroyed, and incompetent and irresponsible forces have taken control across the country. Even the basic democratic system of separation of powers has become hollowed out. A strong opposition party to check the ruling government is urgently needed."

He also stressed the need to rebuild the economy. He pointed out, "Wrong politics have neglected the Korean disease. While advanced countries competed fiercely to lead the market, we wasted time and resources on ideological policies that did not fit the times."

Hwang emphasized the necessity of economic reconstruction, saying, "Now is not the time for socialist economic experiments led by income-led growth. We must innovate the economic structure to fit the Fourth Industrial Revolution era through regulatory innovation and bold economic transformation."

He also raised the need to rebuild foreign security. Hwang said, "Due to principle-less diplomacy, inconsistent diplomacy, and submissive diplomacy based on the regime's interests, our foreign security situation is isolated and surrounded by enemies," adding, "we must establish foreign security policies that prioritize national interests and remain unwavering even when the regime changes."

Hwang stated, "The reckless ideological regime without brakes ultimately leads to corruption and failure. Through victory in this general election, we must lay the foundation to overcome the crisis, cure the chronic Korean disease, and make a strong leap forward."

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