Heo Eun-a, Reform New Party Leader, "I Will Overturn the 'Kkondae Regime' Where Activists and Conservatives Coexist"

Held a 100-Day Inauguration Press Conference at the National Assembly
"The Reform New Party Is the Only Party That Does Not Use Tricks"
"We Will Achieve 8% Approval Rating Within This Year"

Heo Eun-ah, leader of the Reform New Party, stated, "I will overturn the current 'Kkondae Regime (established generation norms)' where the activist 86 generation politicians and the well-being conservatives (lazy conservatives) coexist by dividing the political landscape." She criticized both the Democratic Party of Korea and the People Power Party, expressing her intention to solidify the position of a third party.

On the morning of the 26th, Heo held a press conference at the National Assembly to mark her 100th day in office. She said, "The Reform New Party went through a merger process with several political forces right after its founding and soon after contested the general election, so there are many shortcomings in various aspects. Nevertheless, I am grateful to the people who gave us the precious achievement of three seats in the National Assembly."

She continued, "Even in a chaotic situation, we did not resort to tricks and fielded candidates in both constituencies and proportional representation, becoming the only legitimate party to win seats." This was an indirect criticism of the two major parties that exploited the semi-proportional representation system during the general election by not nominating proportional representation candidates from their own parties, and the National Innovation Party that did not field constituency candidates.

Heo Eun-ah, Representative of the Reform New Party.
Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

Heo said, "The people's wish is to transition to a 'Next Regime' that is young, dynamic, practical, and faithful to alternatives," adding, "We will realize a change of era through generational replacement." She further stated, "We do not place our hopes on changing someone else's house; instead, we will build a new house of politics," and added, "We will warmly embrace those who abandon the old house and come to the Reform New Party."

Regarding former People Power Party lawmaker Cho Hae-jin's offer to Lee Jun-seok, a Reform New Party lawmaker, to return to the party, Heo dismissed it by saying, "Once you have crossed the river, you must burn the boat you came on." The Reform New Party was newly established by Lee, who was formerly affiliated with the People Power Party, ahead of the general election.

Heo presented two goals for the remainder of the year. She explained, "We will firmly establish the foundation of a nationwide party by creating 100 party branches," and added, "We have exceeded the goal of creating 50 party branches within 100 days of my inauguration (achieving 61 branches)." She also said, "We will achieve an approval rating in the 8% range within this year," emphasizing, "We will proceed steadfastly according to principles without hoping for a lucky break."

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