Cho Kuk: "Innovation Party Is Bluer Than the Democratic Party... We Are the Political Child of Honam"

Remarks on "Blue Comes from Indigo" in Naju Target the Democratic Party

Stresses Role as "Engine and Icebreaker"

Cho Kukhyun, leader of the National Innovation Party, is greeting merchants at Yeongsanpo Pungmul Market in Naju, South Jeolla Province, on the morning of the 25th. Photo by Yonhap News

Cho Kuk, leader of the National Innovation Party, visited Naju, Jeollanam-do, on March 25 ahead of the June 3 local elections and emphasized a competition of clarity by targeting the Democratic Party of Korea. He stated, "The blue of the Innovation Party will be bluer than any other indigo," stressing the party's distinctiveness. Regarding the difficulty in finding candidates for metropolitan mayoral positions after the integration of Jeonnam and Gwangju, he said, "We are not giving up until the very end and are in contact with suitable individuals."

On this day, at the observatory in Hosu Park, Bitgaram-dong, Naju, Cho Kuk once again targeted the Democratic Party of Korea, saying, "There is an old saying, 'Blue comes from indigo but is bluer than indigo.' Although the Democratic Party has long represented Honam, the blue of the Innovation Party will be bluer than any other indigo."

He continued, "Since its founding, the Innovation Party has been more progressive than any other party in the development of Korean democracy and the fight against rebellion. The Innovation Party will start a new challenge in Naju, making it a turning point for Naju as an innovation city." He also added, "The Innovation Party is the political child of Honam."

Cho Kukhyun, leader of the National Innovation Party, is speaking on the morning of the 25th at Bitgaram Observatory in Naju City, Jeollanam-do. Photo by Yonhap News

Regarding the differences between the Innovation Party and the Democratic Party, Cho Kuk stated, "It is wrong for the Democratic Party to lower its voice on progress, reform, and innovation after becoming the ruling party. In this sense, the Innovation Party will continue to serve as both an engine and an icebreaker."

He further said, "If the two-member or three-to-five-member constituency system is maintained, forces of rebellion, far-right groups, and pro-Yoon factions will revive," calling on the Democratic Party to "once again participate in political reform."

Starting with his visit to Hosu Park, Cho Kuk planned to visit a series of local sites including Yeongsanpo Pungmul Market, the Naju Farmers' Association's farming launch ceremony, and Yeongsangang Riverside Sports Park to meet with local residents. In the afternoon, he will move to Hampyeong, Jeollanam-do, visit the Hampyeong Public Terminal, and then attend the opening ceremony of candidate Lee Yunhaeng's election office for Hampyeong County Governor.

Meanwhile, the National Innovation Party announced six nominees for basic local government heads in Jeonnam. Park Neung-hoo, chair of the nomination management committee, unveiled the nominees at the second announcement of public election candidates on March 24: Park Eungdu for Gokseong County Governor, Jeong Cheolwon for Damyang County Governor, Myung Changhwan for Yeosu Mayor, Kim Deoksu for Naju Mayor, Kim Wanggeun for Jangseong County Governor, and Lee Yunhaeng for Hampyeong County Governor. He stated, "The monopoly structure of local politics centered on specific parties must change."

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