Final Appeal for Support Hong Joon-pyo "I Have Protected the Party for 26 Years... I Will Follow Lee Seung-man, Park Jeong-hee, and Kim Young-sam"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] Hong Jun-pyo, the People Power Party's presidential candidate, held a press conference at the party's central office on the 31st to appeal for support from the public and party members, stating, "This is my last challenge in my political journey," and added, "I will prepare better for the presidential election over the next four months, defeat candidate Lee Jae-myung, and definitely become president."

Hong said, "Until mid-August, candidate Yoon Seok-youl was the only alternative capable of achieving a regime change," but emphasized, "Now, only Hong Jun-pyo can safely and surely defeat candidate Lee Jae-myung 100%."

He stated, "A candidate burdened with the ticking time bombs of suspicions set by the Moon administration can never guarantee victory in the presidential election," adding, "There is no reason to take risks when there is a flawless, clean, and prepared candidate."

He also expressed confidence, saying, "I am the only candidate who can draw support from the 2030 generation, Honam region, and centrist voters and win decisively in the general election."

He highlighted his career, starting as an ordinary party member and rising to party leader. Hong said, "I have protected the party for the past 26 years and shared joys and sorrows with our party members," and added, "In the last general election, I miraculously survived in Daegu Suseong after wandering around Gyeongnam due to a chaotic nomination process. The support I received and the accountability I faced were all thanks to the love of my party comrades."

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Hong said, "If the young leadership of the party leader combines with the experience and capability of a presidential candidate, the possibility of regaining power will increase," and also stated, "Once I become president and obtain special pardon authority, I will pardon the two former presidents immediately."

Regarding this challenge as his last political schedule, Hong said, "The son of a night security guard earning 800 won a day and a son of an illiterate mother has stepped forward as a presidential candidate," and added, "Like my mother, whom I respect the most, I will surely create a world where anyone can be blessed if they live honestly and kindly, even if poor and struggling."

Considering the situation on the day, Hong did not hold a separate briefing for Q&A with reporters.

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