Hwang Kyo-ahn "My Goal is Regime Change"... Gradually Warming Up for the Presidency

Former Future United Party (predecessor of the People Power Party) leader Hwang Kyo-ahn, who set off for the United States at the invitation of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, is moving to the departure hall of Terminal 2 at Incheon International Airport on the 5th. (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Boryeong] Former Future United Party (predecessor of the People Power Party) leader Hwang Kyo-ahn, who has started warming up for the presidential race, repeatedly emphasized the desire for a "regime change."

On the 31st, former leader Hwang appeared on KBS Radio's "Choi Kyung-young's Strongest Current Affairs" and stated, "My goal is to achieve regime change," adding, "I will do everything I can for that." He said, "I would even act as a gatekeeper," and emphasized, "Regime change is absolutely necessary for the people."

However, when asked if he intends to run as a candidate in next year's presidential election, he did not give a clear stance. When the host asked, "Should we interpret this as a challenge for the presidency or not?" he replied, "Regime change is my goal," seemingly avoiding a direct answer. He then drew a line by saying, "Please accept it only up to that point."

Regarding "opposition unity," he showed active support. Former leader Hwang said, "Everyone should gather under one big tent to definitely achieve regime change and protect the people," and asserted, "We must restore the lives of the people. That is our cause." This included former Deputy Prime Minister Kim Dong-yeon and former Board of Audit and Inspection Chairman Choi Jae-hyung.

He also emphasized, "Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People Party, knows what the cause is now, so I think he will eventually join us," and stressed, "Only by working together can regime change be achieved."

Former leader Hwang has recently been continuing his external activities. Although he did not give a clear answer to the presidential challenge question on the radio that day, there is analysis that he has effectively started warming up. After visiting the United States for "vaccine diplomacy," Hwang returned to Korea and completed a two-week self-quarantine on the 27th. The very next day, he visited Guui Station on Seoul Subway Line 2 to pay tribute to Kim, who died there. The 28th marked the 5th anniversary of Kim's death while working alone to repair the screen door at Guui Station.

He also consistently shares his thoughts on various current issues almost daily through social media (SNS). On that day as well, former leader Hwang posted on Facebook a message titled "Stop the investigation into Board of Audit and Inspection Chairman Choi Jae-hyung."

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