Ahn Cheol-soo: "Spent a lot of time sharpening the axe... Time to cut down the rotten tree"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, said on the 10th, “I have spent a lot of time sharpening the axe, but I’m not sure how sharp it is. However, the time to cut down the rotten tree is approaching,” adding, “The day to cut down the rotten tree and plant a tree of hope will not be far off.”

On the same day, Ahn said on Facebook, “Yesterday, I visited Professor Emeritus Kim Dong-gil of Yonsei University to offer New Year’s greetings,” and added, “My eyes were drawn to the table in the doctor’s study. On top was a December 25th newspaper with a front-page article about the court ruling that decided the reinstatement of Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl.”

Ahn said, “The doctor served a warm meal. There had never been a joyful day due to the dark and distressing news about the country, but he was very pleased to hear about my candidacy,” and added, “He told me, ‘Do not lose the honesty and bright appearance you have.’ It was like washing my face with cold water; I was suddenly awakened.”

Ahn said, “The doctor gave me a framed photo of Lincoln as a gift. On the way back, facing the gift frame, Lincoln’s words came to mind: ‘If I had six hours to chop down a tree, I would spend four hours sharpening the axe,’” and added, “Now is the time to go out and cut down the tree.”

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