Son Hak-kyu: "Minsheng Party Faces Existential Crisis... Third Zone Absolutely Necessary"

Kim Jeong-hwa "Quickly Reorganize and Normalize the Party"
Jang Jeong-suk "Not the Time to Sit Idly"
Kim Jong-bae "All Party Leadership Should Resign"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Sohn Hak-kyu, Standing Election Committee Chairman of the Minsheng Party, stated on the 17th regarding the results of the 21st general election, "Through this process, I once again felt that the foundation for a third zone, a centrist party, to stand is really weak," adding, "Nevertheless, the third zone is absolutely necessary. It is necessary to protect the third zone."

At the disbandment ceremony of the Central Election Committee held at the National Assembly that day, Chairman Sohn said, "Our Minsheng Party is clearly facing an existential crisis. A party without a single member of the National Assembly is facing the challenge of how to develop the third zone and is embarking on a path of hardship."

Chairman Sohn emphasized, "Although we are currently facing difficulties and crises that we cannot overcome, I hope you will deeply reconsider our party's position and aspirations, envision the future, and move forward vigorously."

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Kim Jeong-hwa, Co-Chair of the Minsheng Party Election Committee, said, "I apologize for holding the disbandment ceremony with such a devastating result today," and added, "We will promptly reorganize and normalize the party to establish a foundation to rise again."

Jang Jeong-sook, Co-Chair of the Minsheng Party Election Committee, said, "I was greatly disappointed by the results of this general election. However, I believe that an era has come where new politics, leaders, and party formations are needed that go beyond the framework of progressivism and conservatism, embracing the polarization between regions and the so-called vast centrist perspective, allowing all generations to embrace regional disparities and viewpoints," adding, "Although this is a disbandment ceremony now, this is not the time to sit idly by. It is time to gather wisdom for the party."

Kim Jong-bae, Co-Chair of the Minsheng Party Election Committee, said, "There is a saying about a complete transformation. We all must take responsibility and start again," adding, "From the party leadership to the party officials, everyone should submit their resignations. If new people come and form an emergency committee or whatever, if change is not made, I see no hope."

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