Ahn Cheol-soo: "We Will Join Hands with Any Party That Agrees with Our Proposals"

"It is not right to view that one must always ally only with the ruling or opposition party"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, stated on the 6th, "In order to implement the policies proposed by the People’s Party, it is the operational principle of the National Assembly to join hands with any party that agrees with them."

On the same day, during KBS Radio’s 'Open Debate,' Ahn responded to a question regarding whether he is willing to form an alliance or coalition with the United Future Party.

Ahn said, "If the ruling party agrees with the proposals we put forward, we join hands with the ruling party; if the opposition agrees, we join hands with the opposition to pass them. Isn’t that the normal way?" He added, "We are not following anyone." He further noted, "The perspective that we must unconditionally ally 100% only with the ruling party or only with the opposition is incorrect."

Ahn stated, "I am part of the opposition. I did not say I am conservative," and added, "Whether progressive or conservative, I have consistently maintained critical opinions toward the government and ruling party, which bear heavy responsibilities."

Ahn emphasized, "I started politics to change self-serving politics, divisive and confrontational politics, and nationalist politics that look down on the people. My original intention has not changed until now. I plan to continue efforts to change this in the future."

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