Handonghun: "Firmly Opposing Threats to Democracy... Will Resolutely Block the Special Prosecutor Act"

Handonghun "I do not just smile and get along with the opposition saying 'let's keep things good'"

Han Dong-hoon, leader of the People Power Party, said on the 25th, "We will firmly oppose forces that threaten democracy and engage in politics that wins." He also explained that emphasizing cooperation, as he has stated through the party convention and other occasions, does not mean "let's just get along." Regarding the Broadcasting 4 Acts and the Special Investigation Act on Chae Sang-byeong, which are expected to be passed in the plenary session, Han said, "Let's unite firmly to block them," and "I will take the lead."

At the People Power Party's lawmakers' meeting that day, Han said, "When I ran for the party leader election, I promised to rebuild the grassroots political system, strengthen the policy functions of the Yeouido Research Institute, expand the political base through flexible operation of the People Power Party, and implement bold political reforms by abolishing privileges." He added, "Our intention to expand the base and cooperate does not mean smiling and getting along with forces that seek to destroy democracy as if 'good is good'." He continued, "There will never again be talk of holding back or doing well-being politics. I will take the lead."

Handonghun, the leader of the People Power Party, is speaking at the party meeting held at the National Assembly on the 25th. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

The leader said, "The opposition, including the Democratic Party of Korea, is planning to submit the Broadcasting Control 4 Acts and the Special Investigation Act on Chae Sang-byeong, but I think the Democratic Party's choice to vote immediately after the party convention is a shallow hope that divisions might arise due to lingering emotions right after the convention." He added, "That is a misconception."

At the first Supreme Council meeting he chaired since taking office, Han also expressed his thoughts on his inauguration along with his acceptance speech. "Our party members and the people overwhelmingly chose and commanded change," he said, "Using the public and party members' sentiment as a driving force for change, I will reform the People Power Party and politics to regain the trust and love of the people."

Regarding livelihood issues, he proposed discussing the abolition of the financial investment income tax. He said, "Let's prioritize implementing the most urgent policies related to livelihood, such as abolishing the financial investment income tax." He added, "According to polls, support for the financial investment income tax to be implemented next year is 34.6%, while opposition is 43.2%. I urge the Democratic Party and the Innovation Party to follow public sentiment and engage in livelihood politics."

Meanwhile, at a dinner with President Yoon Seok-yeol the previous day, Han also stated, "I will work for the success of the Yoon Seok-yeol administration and the reestablishment of the government."

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