Son Hak-kyu: "Lee Hae-chan Confesses to Cunning Satellite Party... Please Support Minsaeng Party"

"Please vote for symbol number 3, not number 1 or 2"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Sohn Hak-kyu, Standing Election Committee Chairman of the Minsheng Party, criticized Lee Hae-chan, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, on the 8th for suggesting the possibility of a party-to-party merger with the Together Citizens' Party after the general election, saying, “The Democratic Party justified its participation in the satellite party by claiming it was to ‘help small parties enter the National Assembly.’ Now, even that justification has disappeared,” and added, “The Citizens' Party has essentially confessed to being their cunning satellite party.”

Chairman Sohn made these remarks at the Central Election Committee meeting held at the National Assembly that day, stating, “The ruling party has ultimately revealed its true colors.”

He continued, “Our people are voluntarily opposing the pathetic trend where the ruling party and the main opposition party create cunning satellite parties. A campaign called ‘Vote Without Satellite Parties’ is being conducted by 1,545 civic organizations, including People’s Solidarity for Participatory Democracy and the Citizens’ Coalition for Economic Justice. The public’s anger toward the two major parties, which have disregarded the purpose of political reform, is sky-high,” he emphasized.

Chairman Sohn stated, “Among the three parties in the National Assembly, the Minsheng Party is the only one that has upheld the principles of political reform,” and added, “Not only did we lead the introduction of the mixed-member proportional representation system, but we also fielded both constituency and proportional candidates in this election. We are conducting the general election fairly and squarely.”

He appealed, “Dear citizens, please support the Minsheng Party, which is faithfully upholding principles,” and said, “You should vote for number 3, the Minsheng Party, not number 1 or 2. If you do not choose a pragmatic centrist party dedicated solely to the people's livelihood, our economy and people's lives will be ruined.”

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