Sentiment to Judge Yoon Administration and ruling party prevails
Reform New Party aims for seven elected members
Cheon Haraam, Chairman of the Reform New Party’s Executive Election Committee, asserted that the early voting rate of 31.28% for the 22nd National Assembly election reflects a sentiment of not wanting to see President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee.
Appearing on BBS Radio’s Jeon Youngshin’s Morning Journal on the 8th, Chairman Cheon stated, “There is a strong desire for judgment. Even considering various indicators, this election falls short for President Yoon. There’s a prevailing sentiment to judge the arrogant Yoon administration and the People Power.”
Regarding President Yoon voting early without his wife Kim, he remarked, “Since the release of the Dior bag bribery video, she has disappeared again. It’s not an exaggeration to say she’s practically missing. This is deeply disheartening in terms of national dignity.”
He continued, “Is it appropriate for the First Lady to remain in hiding without a proper apology? These factors will significantly and negatively impact this upcoming election.”
On the potentially beneficial aspects of the high early voting rate for their party’s vote share, he commented, “As the Reform New Party emphasizes a decisive judgment against the Yoon administration and stands as a reform-oriented opposition party, we believe that the stronger the sentiment for regime judgment, the more advantageous it will be for us.”
He conveyed the party’s goals for district and proportional representation seats: “The Reform New Party holds the seventh position on the ballot. Therefore, I believe it would be favorable if we could secure at least seven elected members.”
Chairman Cheon also discussed the role of the Cho Guk Innovation Party, stating, “I believe they play a distinct role in regime judgment and have conducted their election campaign very effectively.” However, he expressed concerns, saying, “My worry lies in the regression of our political landscape.”
He elaborated, “In fact, just three to four years ago, our politics were deeply divided due to an individual named Cho Guk, causing conflicts between Gwanghwamun and Seocho-dong and leading the younger generation to tremble with anger at Minister Cho Guk’s perceived hypocrisy and favoritism, resulting in political disillusionment. I fear a repetition of the circumstances from three to four years ago. It seems the specter of the past is poised for resurgence.”
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