[Full Text] Kim Jong-in: "Two United Party candidates spoke carelessly... This will never happen again"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Kim Jong-in, the General Election Committee Chairman of the United Future Party, held a press conference at the National Assembly main building on the 9th, apologizing for the recent 'controversial remarks' made by his party's candidates and promising to prevent recurrence.

Below is the full text of Chairman Kim's apology statement.

I stand here with a truly apologetic heart.

Two candidates of the United Future Party spoke carelessly,

and I sincerely apologize for disappointing and angering the people.

This is not a matter of whether the words were appropriate or not.

A candidate for the National Assembly from a public party

uttered words that should never have been spoken.

I have instructed all candidates and party officials nationwide

to be especially careful with their words and actions.

I promise that such incidents will never happen again.

Once again, I apologize.

In fact, it has only been eleven days since I joined this party.

I have been disappointed by the party's behavior several times,

and I even briefly considered giving up everything.

However, since this is the last duty of my life that I started,

and the people's voice to 'turn back the direction of the country'

is so desperate, I have come before you again today.

If you give the United Future Party one chance in this general election,

I will make sure that you will never be disappointed again.

There are now six days left until the general election.

Since the fate of this country is at stake,

I will do my best.

Once again, I offer my apologies.