Reform New Party Visiting Gwangju: "Democratic Party Treats Honam Like a Caught Fish"

The Reform New Party visited Gwangju, a stronghold of the Democratic Party, on the 22nd to target public sentiment in Honam by promoting regional economic revitalization.

Heo Eun-ah, leader of the Reform New Party, held an on-site supreme council meeting at the Gwangju Metropolitan Council that day and said, "It is time to prepare a bold and large-scale regional economic revival plan."

Heo stated, "The closure rate of self-employed businesses in Gwangju surged by 12.8% compared to last year, and the number of people filing for personal bankruptcy or rehabilitation has also significantly increased," adding, "If the provinces die, the capital area dies too. South Korea's economy is not divided into the capital area and non-capital areas."

She then criticized the government, ruling party, and major opposition parties, saying, "The national economy's emergency lights are on, and the regional economy is in a state of extreme emergency, but the two major parties are engaged in childish emotional fights over whether to receive congratulatory orchids or not," and added, "Instead of spending time on congratulatory orchids, they should address the livelihood difficulties left unattended."

Reform New Party Leader Heo Eun-ah Visits Gwangju
(Gwangju=Yonhap News) Reporter Jang Areum = Reform New Party leader Heo Eun-ah is holding a press conference after a field supreme council meeting at the Gwangju City Council on the morning of the 22nd. 2024.8.22
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Cheon Ha-ram, floor leader, pointed out that the new leadership of the Democratic Party does not include anyone from Honam and appealed for support for the Reform New Party.

Cheon said, "It seems that not only the main members of the Democratic Party but also the party members no longer properly recognize the importance and value of Honam," adding, "I am very concerned that Honam is being treated like a caught fish." He also said, "Even appointing a nominated supreme council member from Honam would be the minimum courtesy of the Democratic Party."

He also criticized the issue of attracting a national medical school, saying, "Why is it that only one school designated by Jeonnam can establish a medical school in Jeonnam?" and pointed out, "President Yoon Seok-yeol and the central government are instigating this conflict."

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