Hong Joon-pyo: "One Must Be Prepared for Personal Harm to Begin Political Struggle"

"The Best Way Is to Win Without Fighting... It's Really Not Easy"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Hong Joon-pyo, former leader of the Liberty Korea Party, stated on the 25th, "In elections, there can be complete victory or complete defeat, but in political debates or struggles, there is none," adding, "One must always be prepared to suffer wounds to oneself when starting political debates or struggles."

On the same day, Hong said on Facebook, "The goal of 육참골단 (Yukchamgoldan, meaning 'cutting flesh and breaking bones') inevitably becomes the final destination of political debates or struggles, and even if one wins, they inevitably get hurt," expressing this view.

Hong also said, "The best strategy is to find a way to win without fighting," adding, "This is what is stated in The Art of War, but that path is truly not an easy one."