Handonghun to Ruling Party Staff and Aides: "I Was Lacking, But Let's Stay Strong"

Send a Farewell Message

Han Dong-hoon, former Emergency Response Committee Chairman of the People Power Party who resigned taking responsibility for the defeat in the April 10 general election, told party officials, "Let's be sufficiently disappointed with the results," and said, "I was lacking."

In a farewell message sent to People Power Party officials and aides on the morning of the 13th, former Chairman Han stated, "Let's find out what needs to be fixed and fix it, and still stay strong," adding, "I hope we find a way to receive more love from the people."

Handonghun, Emergency Response Headquarters Chief of the People Power Party, is expressing his position on the general election defeat at the People Power Party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 11th. Photo by Jo Yongjun jun21@

He continued, "I know better than anyone how much the beloved fellow party officials and aides have worked hard," and said, "I believe your dedication was the strength that protected the country and the party until the very end in difficult circumstances."

He also said, "I deeply regret not being able to personally greet each fellow party official and aide as I left in a hurry," and added, "It was truly good to work with you all. Take care."