Na Kyung-won "Brief Confusion and Noise Cannot Stop the Course of History"

3·8 Party Convention Leadership Candidacy Decision Point
Na "Leaving for a Quiet Time of Reflection"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] Na Kyung-won, Vice Chairperson of the Low Birthrate and Aging Society Committee, stated on the 13th, "A momentary confusion and noise cannot obscure or block the obvious course of history," effectively entering a period of deep contemplation to decide on running for party leader.

Through a post on her Facebook, Vice Chairperson Na said, "I am leaving to have a quiet time of reflection. I deeply apologize for the prolonged period of my deliberation."

It is reported that Vice Chairperson Na formally submitted her resignation from the Low Birthrate and Aging Society Committee through a representative on the same day. Although she expressed her intention to resign via text message to Kim Dae-gi, Chief Presidential Secretary, on the 10th, the Presidential Office did not accept it, leading her to submit a written resignation again to promptly settle her position.

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She also recalled the phrase she mentioned when stepping down as floor leader in December 2019: "Even if the trees sway in the wind, the forest holds its place, and even if rocks block the river, the water flows to the sea."

She added, "To those who recklessly speculate and distort my judgment and concerns, I have a word to say: I never believe that you 'truly' wish for the success of President Yoon Seok-yeol and the Yoon Seok-yeol administration," emphasizing her stance.

It is reported that Vice Chairperson Na has canceled all official schedules and left for the provinces.

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