Son Hak-kyu: "If the Democratic Party goes all in... How would President Moon think of Honam?"

"Don't Underestimate Us If You Defeat Jeong Dong-yeong... Please Protect Our Pride"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Sohn Hak-kyu, Standing Election Committee Chairman of the Minsheng Party, stated on the 13th, "If Honam gives all its votes to the Democratic Party of Korea, how do you think President Moon Jae-in and the Democratic Party will regard Honam?" He added, "Honam is the core of the spirit of our Republic of Korea. You must show your noble will and the spirit that has protected Korean democracy and peace in this general election."

At a campaign rally supporting Minsheng Party candidate Jeong Dong-young, Sohn said, "A few days ago, I came to Jeonju and was deeply moved," and continued, "This person knelt down on the asphalt and appealed to the citizens of Jeonju. What was he saying? When democracy in this country has fallen to the ground and people's livelihoods are in crisis, he said, 'Please give me another chance to work. I will revive the spirit of Honam.' Isn't that the determination he expressed?"

He emphasized, "There is a big difference between cooperating with us and ignoring or neglecting us," adding, "We will cooperate with the Moon Jae-in administration where necessary, but the administration must respect Honam's spirit and pride to properly value Honam and implement policies for its development."

He went on to say, "This general election is actually a mess. Did the Democratic Party properly conduct candidate nominations?" and appealed, "Would you let a person who falsely reported their assets defeat candidate Jeong?"

Sohn stated, "We must warn the Moon Jae-in administration where warnings are due and judge it where judgment is necessary," and said, "If reform pioneers like candidate Jeong are defeated, Honam will be taken lightly. Please protect your pride."

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