Ahn Cheol-soo: "Continuing Roh's Spirit of Unity and Pragmatism... Will Form a National Unity Cabinet"

"Escape from Giant Established Power Party Politics"
Reiterating Pension Reform and Breaking Employment Heredity

Ahn Cheol-soo, the presidential candidate of the People’s Party, is attending the Central Election Countermeasures Committee meeting held at the National Assembly on the 7th and delivering an opening remark. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Hyun-ji] Ahn Cheol-soo, the presidential candidate of the People’s Party, announced on the 7th that he will create a national unity cabinet that anyone from the public can participate in, regardless of political factions.

At the 16th Election Countermeasures Committee of the People’s Party held at the National Assembly that day, Candidate Ahn said, “We are putting all our efforts into practicing reformist pragmatism that prioritizes the people, moving away from politics that only considers the interests of large vested-interest parties,” and added, “If elected, I will form a national unity cabinet where capable citizens can participate regardless of their political affiliation.”

In this regard, he emphasized the spirit of unity and pragmatism of former President Roh Moo-hyun. He evaluated former President Roh by saying, “He devoted his life to ‘eliminating regionalism,’” and “He worked beyond anger and demands for correction of discrimination against Honam

for the harmony and unity of the entire Republic of Korea.” He also said, “(Former President Roh) pursued grand compromise for political reform and chose pragmatism for the nation and the people,” and added, “We must break down factional politics that divide the people and live off the mistakes and windfalls of the opposition.”

He continued, “Former President Roh endured opposition from his supporters and a drop in approval ratings to push forward the Korea-US FTA, the construction of the Jeju naval base, and the dispatch of troops to Iraq for the future of the Republic of Korea,” and emphasized that “(through these efforts) he became a true national leader who prioritized the interests of all citizens rather than just a Democratic Party politician named Roh Moo-hyun,” stating that Candidate Ahn is also walking ‘Roh Moo-hyun’s path.’

He also mentioned several pledges reflecting this. Candidate Ahn said, “I will carry out pension reform, which no one dared to take on due to fear of organized votes, and I will definitely root out employment inheritance, a symbol of the privileges and unfairness of strong aristocratic labor unions,” adding, “This is something that must be done for a fair world without unfairness and privileges.” This reiterated the pension reform and employment inheritance issues he raised during the first four-party TV debate on the 3rd.

He further stated, “A future where no one worries about making a living, no one sees unpleasant sights, and no one has to take their own life out of frustration and sorrow is the future of the Republic of Korea that every politician should strive for,” and promised, “I will definitely create a country that is everyone’s hope.”

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