[On Site in] Yoon's Final Campaign Speech Emphasizes Common Sense and Growth... "The Most Important Task Is Overcoming Ultra-Low Growth"

"Lift Regulations and Nurture Talent"
"Economic Growth Is Necessary to Solve Polarization"

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[Asia Economy reporters Naju-seok and Kwon Hyun-ji] Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party's presidential candidate, spoke about 'common sense' and 'growth' during his final campaign rally on the 8th. Yoon said, "It is not the coercion of activist ideology but common sense," adding, "In all advanced countries around the world, governance is run based on common sense, and the country functions accordingly."

At the finale rally held at Seoul City Hall that day, Yoon stated, "Since there are strong and weak parties even among companies, we will establish principles of justice between companies to ensure a fair order," adding, "This is precisely common sense." He raised his voice, saying, "The reason why liberal democracy is precious and the rule of law is important is because it is directly connected to our livelihood," and "If power becomes corrupt and those in power only think about their political interests and deceive the people, democracy collapses and the economy fails."

In particular, Yoon emphasized the importance of growth. He argued, "The most important task we must do now is to overcome ultra-low growth and make our economy leap forward; otherwise, if the Democratic Party government comes in, there will be no way to solve the worsening polarization," and "If politics collapses and democracy falls apart, polarization inevitably worsens." He said, "Jobs must be created and opportunities to earn money must exist to resolve polarization," and questioned, "How can social mobility and polarization be resolved without opportunities?"

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He said, "With a digital platform government, many companies should be transformed into platform companies that create value and build networks, not just simple technology," adding, "The government must help Hyundai Motor and Samsung Electronics become like Google and Amazon." He stated, "We must deregulate and nurture talent," and said, "Resolving polarization by taking from the rich through taxes and redistributing it is impossible." He added, "Above all, it is unsustainable," and "Warm welfare cannot be sustained without growth."

Yoon emphasized, "Sustainable development requires growth and welfare to circulate fairly in a virtuous cycle," and "At this critical global turning point, to avoid failure and regression and to become the world's top global power, we must firmly uphold liberal democracy, the rule of law, and respect the market economy."

He said, "The goal of the Yoon Seok-yeol government is job creation, strengthening the middle class, and protecting workers' rights," and "When the country faces a crisis, a strong middle class supports the nation."

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Considering that it was his final rally, Yoon said, "My power lies only with the sovereign and the people, so I will only look to the people," and "I will not forget the people of the Republic of Korea."

At the rally, Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party who declared support for Yoon after withdrawing from the race, former lawmaker Yoo Seung-min, and Won Hee-ryong, head of the People Power Party’s election campaign policy headquarters, attended. Hong Joon-pyo, a People Power Party lawmaker, did not attend due to personal reasons.

After finishing the rally, Yoon plans to conclude his official campaign by greeting citizens on the streets at Konkuk University Station and Gangnam Station.

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