Yun Hojung to Retain Position as Emergency Committee Chair... "Will Perform Duties Diligently" (Comprehensive)

"Emphasizes 'No Greed for Position, No Obsession with Power... Only Devotion to Party Reform'"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] Yoon Ho-jung, co-chairman of the Emergency Response Committee of the Democratic Party of Korea, settled the controversy over calls for his resignation on the 18th by stating, "I will faithfully carry out the duties of the Emergency Response Committee chairman entrusted by the party."

That afternoon, Chairman Yoon issued a statement in the party leader's meeting room in the National Assembly main building, saying, "The duration of my and the Emergency Response Committee's activities will be officially determined through the Central Committee as soon as possible."

Yoon Ho-jung, Co-Chairman of the Emergency Response Committee of the Democratic Party of Korea, is delivering an opening remark at the Emergency Response Committee meeting held at the National Assembly on the 18th. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

Chairman Yoon said, "Last week, I had the opportunity to listen to various opinions," adding, "I received both harsh criticism and words of encouragement. There were many voices raising issues regarding the resignation of the leadership and the formation process of the Emergency Response Committee, and opinions that we must break away from the unreasonable party operations that have been regarded as customary." He continued, "However, the unanimous voice was that, no matter the pain and suffering, we must take the path of innovation true to the Democratic Party," and added, "I will humbly listen to each precious opinion and use it as a starting point for the Democratic Party's innovation."

He emphasized, "I have no desire for the position or attachment to authority," and said, "My sole focus is on party reform."

He stated, "Having received the party's love and grace for the past 35 years, I now intend to return the grace the party has given me," and stressed that he will maintain the current Emergency Response Committee system while steadily preparing for the local elections in June.

He said, "The Emergency Response Committee will first fulfill the promises made to the people," adding, "We will build a newer Democratic Party on the foundation of intra-party democracy and prepare for victory in the local elections through a harmony of system-based nominations and innovative nominations." He also conveyed, "We will surely achieve national unity, political reform, the promotion of a special investigation into the Daejang-dong development scandal, and the resolution of livelihood issues including supplementary budgets."

Chairman Yoon emphasized, "With a desperate heart, we will overcome the harsh reality before us," and said, "Before asking for the people's forgiveness or requesting help, we will act and practice. We will be reborn."

The Democratic Party plans to hold a press conference for the Emergency Response Committee chairman on the 27th to present detailed plans regarding the operation of the Emergency Response Committee.

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