Yoon Emphasizes to Ruling Party's External District Committee Chairs "Must Have Firm Belief in Liberal Democracy"

Jeong Jin-seok "Will Do Our Best for the Success of the Yoon Government"
Presidential Office "An Occasion to Express Gratitude for the Hard Work of Party Committee Chairs Who Worked Hard in the Presidential and Local Elections"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] On the 19th, President Yoon Seok-yeol emphasized to the People Power Party's non-incumbent district committee chairpersons the gravity of the economic and security situation, stating, "At times like these, the most important thing is for us to have a firm belief and confidence in our liberal democratic system."

President Yoon made these remarks during a luncheon meeting held at the Defense Convention Center in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, where he invited the People Power Party's non-incumbent district committee chairpersons, according to a written briefing by Cheon Hyo-jung, deputy spokesperson of the presidential office.

About 100 people attended the luncheon, including district committee chairpersons such as Na Kyung-won (Seoul Dongjak-gu Eul), Jung Yoo-seop (Incheon Bupyeong-gap), Shim Jang-soo (Gyeonggi Namyangju-gap), Kyung Dae-soo (Chungbuk Jeungpyeong·Jincheon·Eumseong), Kim Hang-sul (Jeonbuk Jeongeup·Gochang), and Kim Young-jin (Jeju Jeju-si Gap).

From the ruling party, Emergency Response Committee Chairman Jung Jin-seok, Floor Leader Joo Ho-young, Policy Committee Chairman Sung Il-jong, Deputy Secretary-General for Organization Eom Tae-young, Secretary to the Emergency Response Committee Chairman Noh Yong-ho, and Chief Spokesperson Park Jeong-ha attended. From the presidential office, Chief Secretary Kim Dae-gi, Senior Secretary for Political Affairs Lee Jin-bok, Senior Secretary for Civil Society Kang Seung-gyu, Political Secretary Jeon Hee-kyung, and Political Secretary Jang Kyung-sang were present.

At the meeting, President Yoon said, "The economy is difficult both domestically and internationally, and the security situation is also challenging," emphasizing, "At times like these, the most important thing is for us to have a firm belief and confidence in our liberal democratic system."

He continued, "When I declared my political intentions and stepped before the people, I resolved to give my all. Even if there are shortcomings, I will do my best," and urged, "Let us all unite with one heart and one mind to make the Republic of Korea leap forward again and build a nation where all citizens prosper together."

Emergency Response Committee Chairman Jung responded, "With renewed determination, we will do our utmost to ensure the success of the Yoon Seok-yeol administration." Floor Leader Joo Ho-young also said, "I often hear from non-incumbent chairpersons that there is no channel to convey opinions on budgets or policies," promising, "We will create a floor deputy representative channel to frequently discuss various issues with the non-incumbent chairpersons."

Deputy Spokesperson Cheon explained, "This meeting was arranged to express gratitude for the hard work of the district committee chairpersons who have been working on the front lines," adding, "After being postponed once due to the COVID-19 situation, this meeting held today will serve as an opportunity for the presidential office to gather opinions from district committee chairpersons who possess expertise in various fields and use them as a driving force for the recovery of the people's livelihood economy."

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