The Era of Left-Right Division Has Continued for Over 20 Years
Factional Logic Deepens, and the Nation Is Split in Two

Hong Jun-pyo, the mayor of Daegu, emphasized the need for a leader who can unify the deepening conflict between conservatives and progressives amid the impeachment crisis.


On the 21st, Mayor Hong stated on Facebook, "Among the various qualities a leader must have, none is unimportant, but recently, the ability to unify the people has emerged as the most important virtue."

Hong Joon-pyo, Mayor of Daegu. Photo by Daegu City

Hong Joon-pyo, Mayor of Daegu. Photo by Daegu City

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He said, "I admired the drive, insight, and foresight of former President Park Chung-hee, liked the reformist nature of YS (Kim Young-sam), the flexibility of DJ (Kim Dae-jung), and the common touch of Roh Moo-hyun." He then pointed out, "As the era of left-right division has continued for over 20 years, the gap of factional logic has deepened, and the country has been split into two."



Mayor Hong added, "Is there a superman riding a white horse who can unify my divided country?"


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