Han Dong-hoon, “Important Turning Point to Overcome Crisis and Move toward Change”,
Han Dong-hoon, Candidate for the Leader of the People Power Party / Photo = National Assembly Photojournalists’ Group,
, ‘The mobile party member voting rate for the People Power Party’s two-day national convention was 40.47%.’,
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, ‘Out of the 840,000 party members, approximately 340,000 participated, which is 7.04 percentage points lower than the record-high voting rate of 47.51% set during last year’s 3·8 national convention for leadership elections.’,
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, ‘Candidate Han Dong-hoon of the People Power Party, who had originally set a goal of 65% voting rate, stated today (20th), “I will bring you the news of victory on the 23rd (of July). If you are with me, I am confident and ready. You just need to give me that final vote.”‘,
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, ‘The candidate also wrote on social media today, “I have emphasized since my declaration of candidacy that this national convention should mark a new beginning by reflecting on and repenting for our defeat in the general election, and preparing for victory through a will for innovation and a clear change strategy. Colleagues in Honam, Jeju, Chungcheong, Yeongnam, the capital region, Gangwon, and party members have enthusiastically supported and agreed with this,”‘,
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, ‘He added, “However, we faced strong resistance filled with ankle-clasping remarks like ‘Just do as you were doing, why keep changing,’ personal attacks, and false accusations. Change and reform always face strong resistance from vested interests. I will not yield, but I will also seek reconciliation.”‘,
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, ‘The candidate emphasized, “The new party leader who will lead our party must base horizontal party relations on the trust of party members and the people, and should prepare for tomorrow’s victory with a clear strategy and a pioneering spirit.”‘,
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, ‘Attending a meeting with party members in Daegu North District this afternoon, the candidate stated, “I will dedicate myself to changing conservative politics and guiding the party back to the path of victory. This is an important turning point for the party to overcome crisis and move towards change,” and appealed, “Please make sure to vote.”‘,
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