Han Dong-hoon Discusses Possibility of Unification in Election Campaign

Han Dong-hoon, an independent candidate in the Busan North Gap by-election, stated on May 19 that public sentiment is guiding the potential for unification with Park Min-sik, the candidate from the People Power Party. He also claimed that if the Democratic Party candidate wins, President Lee Jae-myung will push for the cancellation of his indictment.

During a press conference at his campaign office in the Hanjin Building in Busan, Han said, "Public sentiment is already showing how votes should be consolidated to defeat the representative of the Lee Jae-myung administration, which is recklessly pushing for indictment cancellation."

He added, "Nothing is absolutely impossible in this world. Those who say otherwise are often harboring fear in their hearts," leaving the door open for a potential unification of the opposition.

Han expressed concern about his competitor, Ha Jung-woo of the Democratic Party, saying, "He claims he was sent here on the orders of President Lee. If Ha is elected, it will be as if President Lee received permission here to proceed with the cancellation of the indictment."

He continued, "I have been at the forefront of fighting against the cancellation of the indictment, and if it becomes a reality, I will even advocate for impeachment. There is a clear line drawn between President Lee and myself."

Han emphasized that rebuilding conservatism involves navigating through the challenges of martial law and impeachment, stating, "If we had regained the right to speak through that process, President Lee would not have been able to go as far as seeking indictment cancellation."

He also remarked, "If I, along with ten other lawmakers, had not prevented martial law, would the People Power Party be able to campaign in red uniforms now? I will definitely win and restore the right to speak for conservatism."