Ahn Cheol-soo Reaffirms Determination to Complete: "Risking Life to Honor the Sacrifice of the Deceased"...

"Must Save the Republic of Korea in Crisis Situations"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Ahn Cheol-soo, the presidential candidate of the People’s Party, mourned the regional campaign committee chairman who lost his life in a campaign bus accident on the 19th, stating, "I have made a vow and determination, risking my own life, that his sacrifice must never be in vain."

On the afternoon of the same day, during a YouTube live broadcast titled "We Will Never Stop" on 'Ahn Cheol-soo TV,' Ahn said, "When we sent off the deceased at the funeral, I expressed my resolve, and countless thoughts flashed through my mind."

Ahn emphasized, "I wanted to say that the Ahn Cheol-soo from a week ago and the Ahn Cheol-soo now have truly different determination and resolve. Although I am smiling and appearing relaxed on this broadcast, my heart is firmer than ever," adding, "The determination that the death of the deceased must never be in vain is deeply rooted in my heart." He reaffirmed his commitment to completing the race, saying, "We must save Korea in this crisis. Thinking of those who passed away, I am strengthening my resolve that this is my historical mission."

Ahn continued, "Upon hearing the news of the accident, I immediately went to Cheonan to meet the deceased’s wife, who showed me photos on her cellphone. There were several photos taken the day before, where he was very happy wearing the campaign worker’s uniform he had just received," and he was at a loss for words. He added, "The bereaved family actually asked me to work even harder for the deceased. So, I really had nothing to say."

Ahn stated, "As I mentioned in the eulogy at the funeral, our goal is not only regime change; in fact, regime change is just a means to create a better Korea," and said, "If we only achieve regime change and nothing changes, what is the use? I think many people confuse the order of priorities."

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