Park Hyung-jun: "Basic Income Is a Worthwhile Issue... We Must Show Our Way"

"Conservative Positive Role Should Not Be Underestimated"

Park Hyung-jun, former election committee chairman of the United Future Party, attended and gave a lecture at 'Myeongbulheojeon,' a study group for first-term lawmakers, held at the National Assembly on the 10th. Former Chairman Park gave a lecture on the topic of "The Meaning of the 21st General Election and the Role of the National Assembly." Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Park Hyung-jun, former election committee chairman of the United Future Party, stated on the 10th that he believes "basic income is an issue worth trying from the United Future Party's perspective."

At a study meeting for first-term lawmakers of the United Future Party held at the National Assembly Members' Office Building that day, Park said, "The basic income discussion has been reduced to a debate over whether the finances can bear it or not, but it is important to show our approach to basic income."

Park added, "If we talk about basic income using the leftover costs or accumulated costs from welfare system reform programs and approach basic income as a way to make self-development and job choice more flexible, we can design such a program. The most important thing is labor market reform. Without that, neither the left nor the right can do anything," he said.

Regarding the controversy over removing conservatism, Park said, "We must never underestimate the positive role that conservatism in the Republic of Korea has played," but also pointed out, "The perception that things were fine in the past but the left has ruined everything now is not helpful."

Park also stated, "There is a need for self-awareness that (the United Future Party) might be too surrounded by conservative forces from the Yeongnam region, those over 60, and hardline conservative YouTubers."

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