Han Donghun: "Starting the Reconstruction of Conservatism in Daegu... The Yoon Line Must Be Severed and Overcome"

Han Donghun Makes First Official Move After Expulsion
Listens to Voices at Seomun Market in Daegu
“We Will Directly Overcome the Current Crisis”

Han Donghun, former leader of the People Power Party, visited Seomun Market in Daegu, considered a conservative stronghold, on the 27th and stated, "At this moment, we must start the reconstruction of conservatism right here in Daegu."

On the afternoon of that day, Han made these remarks at Seomun Market, marking his first official appearance since his expulsion. He said, "Former President Yoon Sukyeol has been sentenced to a medium-term prison sentence," adding, "Now that the trial is over, it is time for us conservatives to unite, gather our strength, and rebuild."

Former People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon is greeting merchants during his visit to Daegu Seomun Market on the afternoon of the 27th. Photo by Yonhap News

During the event, Han reiterated the need to sever ties with Yoon Sukyeol’s line, stating, "We must break away from supporting martial law, opposing impeachment, and endorsing allegations of election fraud as represented by the Yoon Sukyeol faction." He emphasized, "Now is the time to directly confront and overcome these issues."

Regarding his reason for visiting Daegu, he stressed, "Daegu has always faced challenges head-on without avoidance. That is why I am here, and that is why the new beginning starts in Daegu." He also said, "If the movement to genuinely overcome the Yoon Sukyeol line arises from the people, from the citizens, and from the majority here in Daegu, any difficulties can be quickly overcome."

Addressing Daegu citizens who oppose him, he appealed, "You know that there is no future with the Yoon Sukyeol line, and that it cannot hold the Lee Jaemyung administration in check. For those who are not satisfied with us, please use us as the vessel, the means, to cross this tiresome sea of martial law and impeachment."

Regarding the law on judicial distortion, which was passed at the National Assembly plenary session the previous day under the leadership of the Democratic Party, he criticized it by saying, "Such things only existed during the Nazi era." He further commented, "The name may sound grand, but it can be summed up in five words: 'Just do as you're told.'"

As for the People Power Party's failure to stop this, Han pointed out, "Checks by the party leadership aligned with the Yoon Sukyeol line are ineffective." He added, "(We must overcome the Yoon Sukyeol line and move toward the future) for conservatism to be rebuilt, for checks and balances to function, and, ultimately, for us to win."

Han asked, "(In such a difficult situation) is there any political force asking to be entrusted with the task, no matter the outcome?" He continued, "Whatever the result, I will step forward. I will take the lead and confront the current crisis head-on."

During a Q&A with reporters, when asked if he intended to run in the election, Han avoided a direct answer, saying, "There is no point in discussing where to run when the by-election has not even been decided."

Regarding his future plans, he stated, "Rebuilding conservatism is to protect the people. To do that, I will meet with citizens across the country and persuade them that now is the time to rebuild conservatism."

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