Hong Joon-pyo Hints at Presidential Re-election Bid... "I Will Ask the People About My Ability to Run the Country"
"Heaven Gives Me One Last Chance... I Will Take on the 'National Political Busking'"
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Hong Joon-pyo, former leader of the Liberty Korea Party, stated on the 22nd, "I will take the opportunity to directly ask the people whether I have the qualifications to run the country," adding, "Once the National Assembly convenes, I will embark on a political busking tour for the public."
On the same day, Hong said on Facebook, "Heaven has given me one last chance. The citizens of Daegu and the residents of Suseong have given me one last chance."
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Hong also said, "Although I have fallen and stumbled countless times, I have never faced difficulties like this caused by conspiracies within internal factions. However, the people have ousted the conspirators and chosen me," adding, "I will be more thoughtful, meticulous, and thorough in solving problems so as not to miss this last opportunity."
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