Won Yoo-chul: "Will Discuss Merger Once United Party Leadership System Is Reorganized" (Comprehensive)

"Government Too Eager to Shield North Korean Military... Excessive Submissiveness"

Won Yoo-chul, leader of the Future Korea Party, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 4th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Won Yoo-chul, leader of the Future Korea Party, stated on the 4th regarding the merger with the United Future Party, "Once the leadership system of the United Future Party is reorganized, we will fully communicate with the new leadership and discuss the timing, procedures, and methods of the merger."

After the Supreme Council meeting that day, Won told reporters, "There is no change in the position I expressed during the workshop regarding the merger with the United Future Party," adding, "In any case, once the leadership system is reorganized, since we are brother parties, we will naturally communicate and thoroughly discuss the merger methods and procedures."

Regarding the possibility of independent elected members from the United Future Party joining the Korea Party, Won said, "We are not in a position to comment on all such matters," and added, "I have not yet heard the thoughts of those elected as independents."

On North Korea firing shots toward South Korean military guard posts (GP) within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in Gangwon Province, Won criticized, "Our government and military are too busy protecting the North Korean army," and said, "Even if there are casualties among our soldiers due to North Korea's military provocations, if it is an accidental provocation, will our government and military say 'It is my fault'? An incomprehensible situation has occurred. We cannot help but strongly criticize the overly submissive attitude toward North Korea."

Won stated, "The Kim Jong-un regime in North Korea must immediately apologize for the armed provocation and promise to prevent recurrence," and added, "Our government and military must also respond firmly to ensure that North Korea's armed provocations, whether accidental or intentional, do not happen again."

Regarding the fire at the Icheon logistics center, Won said, "This tragedy was also due to safety negligence in the industrial field," and stated, "The Future Korea Party will do its best to eradicate safety negligence by investigating the truth and responsibility, and by reforming laws and systems that are still disconnected from the field."

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