United Future Party's Top Keyword for New Party Name Contest is 'Gukmin'... Announcement Next Week

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] On the 24th, the United Future Party announced that the keyword "Gukmin" (People) was the most frequently suggested in the new party name contest. "Jayu" (Freedom), "Hanguk" (Korea), and "Mirae" (Future) followed.

Kim Eun-hye, spokesperson for the United Future Party, said at a briefing at the National Assembly Communication Office, "As many as 17,000 people participated in the party name contest. The keyword 'Gukmin' (People) was ranked first, followed by 'Jayu' (Freedom) in second place, 'Hanguk' (Korea) in third, and 'Mirae' (Future) in fourth."

Spokesperson Kim added, "During the ruling party period in 2012, the number of submissions was only about 10,000, and in 2017, when it was the Liberty Korea Party, it was about 5,800. We are grateful for the explosive response this time. There were hardly any prank submissions, and fresh approaches were suggested with new forms such as 'Hamkke' (Together), 'Neulpureun' (Evergreen), and 'Wihada' (To Care), which are not noun forms."

Spokesperson Kim said, "We appreciate that the public's perception of the United Future Party's change and reform after the general election defeat is rising together. We will go through the opinion-gathering and confirmation procedures such as the party members' meeting, and we will try to announce the new party name next week."

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