Ha Young-je "Hong Jun-pyo's Reinstatement Must Happen Soon... Let's Hold a Party Meeting Immediately"

Independent lawmaker Hong Joon-pyo held a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Office on the 10th, announcing his return to the People Power Party. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Boryeong] Ha Young-je, a member of the People Power Party, argued that the return of Hong Jun-pyo, an independent lawmaker, should be expedited.

On the 10th, Ha stated on Facebook, "Hong's reinstatement should happen as soon as possible."

On the same day, Hong held a press conference at the National Assembly and expressed his intention to proceed with the reinstatement process into the People Power Party. Hong emphasized, "The past year spent outside has been a time of deep reflection on my political journey and shortcomings," adding, "I believe it is now time to return to the party."

He continued, "I want to return to the party, faithfully fulfill my responsibilities and duties as a party member, help restore the broken state affairs, and become a grain of wheat for national normalization through regime change."

Regarding this, Ha explained, "We should immediately hold a party meeting to welcome Hong's intention to join, urge former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl to enter the People Power Party and compete fairly with other candidates, and once again resolve to complete the merger process with Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, as soon as possible. I believe this is a proper procedure that meets the expectations of the people who long for regime change."

Ha also said, "The public should remember that they have not given the roughly 100 members of the People Power Party the authority to select the presidential candidate," adding, "There is a common saying that 'the left falls due to arrogance, and the right falls due to division.' We must once again engrave in our hearts that the People Power Party's victories in the recent Seoul and Busan mayoral by-elections were merely 'reserved support' from the people."

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