"There was a request to take on the sponsorship chairman role, but it was a meeting of minds
Enduring difficult times together quietly and unwaveringly"
[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Former President Park Geun-hye appealed for support for lawyer Yoo Young-ha, who is running for mayor of Daegu in the June 1 local elections.
On the 8th, former President Park stated in a greeting message 공개ed through Yoo Young-ha TV by Yoo Young-ha, the preliminary candidate for Daegu mayor, "Although I was not able to achieve all the dreams I wanted to accomplish, I believe that Yoo, who is from my hometown and also the hometown of candidate Yoo, will fulfill these unfinished dreams on my behalf here in Daegu."
Regarding her role as the chairman of Yoo's support committee, former President Park said, "Although it was at Yoo's request, it was a meeting of minds," adding, "For the past five years, Yoo has stood by my side during the most difficult and painful times."
She continued, "Almost everyone who knew me left, and even when they denied their connection with me, Yoo silently endured the difficult times by my side without wavering," and "Even the day after surgery and discharge, Yoo did not take care of himself but defended me in court." She also added, "Despite receiving absurd slanders and jealousy from people who did not know these circumstances?who blinded my eyes and ears and blocked meetings with me?Yoo endured the criticism silently without a single word of excuse."
Former President Park emphasized, "I believe that the most important qualities in a person are trust and sincerity," and stressed, "Candidate Yoo will not betray your expectations and will surely keep the promises he has made."
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