Hong Jun-pyo "If regime change succeeds, revive bar exam, lower cigarette prices, and push for death penalty execution"

"Busan·Gyeongnam and Daegu·Gyeongbuk Develop Political Bases... Advantageous for Running in the Presidential Election"

In the 21st general election, Hong Jun-pyo, who ran as an independent candidate in Suseong-gu B, Daegu, is answering reporters' questions at the election campaign office in Dusan-dong, Suseong-gu, Daegu, on the morning of the 16th, when the election result was confirmed. / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] Hong Joon-pyo, former leader of the Liberty Korea Party, who was elected as an independent candidate in the Daegu Suseong district in the 21st general election, announced that if he succeeds in regime change in 2022, he will push for "revival of the bar exam, reduction of cigarette prices, and execution of the death penalty."

On the 26th, during a YouTube broadcast in the form of busking called 'Hong Cola Live,' former leader Hong said, "If regime change is achieved, I will revive the bar exam, reduce cigarette prices, carry out executions, implement the September semester system, abolish KBS license fees, and privatize KBS2 and MBC."

Previously, former leader Hong pledged to revive the bar exam during a presidential election broadcast speech held on April 28, 2017. He said, "The abolition of the bar exam and the civil service exam removed the only institutional pathway for a dragon to emerge from a small stream, taking away the dreams of our youth. It removed the ladder for social mobility," emphasizing, "If I become president, I will create a country where young people and ordinary citizens can dream again."

Meanwhile, regarding the possibility of running in the next presidential election, former leader Hong stated, "I have established a political base in Busan-Gyeongnam and Daegu-Gyeongbuk. Since I have continuously run elections in northern Seoul, I already have a political base in Seoul," and evaluated, "It has become quite advantageous to run for president."

Regarding Kim Jong-in, the designated emergency committee chairman of the United Future Party, who advocated the so-called '40s generation theory,' saying "A person born in the 1970s who thoroughly understands the economy should run (for president)," Hong said, "It is a good thing, but we need to see if they have the ability and qualities to lead South Korea," and argued, "I believe that the 30s and 40s generations in our country do not have the political capacity to take charge of the country."

He also added, "I am willing to rejoin (the United Future Party) at any time."

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