Cheon Ha-ram, the floor leader of the Reform Party, reaffirmed his intention to run in the upcoming general election for the Suncheon-gap district in South Jeolla Province on the 28th.
During an appearance on Channel A's radio show 'Political Signal,' he stated, "I believe the Reform Party is not a party that forcibly places politicians in districts."
He indirectly rejected a request from Lee Gi-in, the party's emergency committee chairman, for current lawmakers to focus their candidacies in southern Gyeonggi Province, saying, "It's not so much about sacrifice for the party, but rather a matter of where our priorities lie."
Earlier, on the 26th, during a meeting of the Reform Party's emergency committee, Lee publicly requested Cheon to run in southern Gyeonggi. At that time, Lee appealed, "Let’s live together or die together," but Cheon dismissed the idea, stating, "I have no intention of moving my district to southern Gyeonggi."
Regarding North Korea's recent deployment of artillery in identifiable positions near the Aegibong observation post in Gimpo, Cheon expressed concern, calling it "a very serious issue. It is an enormous provocation and threat." He criticized the current administration, saying, "The bad habits of North Korea are being encouraged by Minister of Unification Jeong Dong-young and President Lee Jae-myung," adding, "If they say it’s for defense and that there’s no intent, why would they apologize? We must respond firmly."
Later that afternoon, Cheon visited the Aegibong observation post to assess the situation regarding North Korea's artillery deployment. He later posted on his Facebook, stating, "Just 1.5 kilometers across the river from where citizens enjoy coffee, North Korean 122mm self-propelled artillery is positioned targeting our citizens," and noted that he witnessed North Korean soldiers conducting non-firing drills.
He further criticized President Lee Jae-myung, saying, "As the president only looks to North Korea, he cannot even call an attack an attack, allowing North Korea to bring artillery right up to cafes frequented by civilians." He urged, "President Lee should stop this cowardly 'fake peace show' and clearly condemn North Korea's landmine attacks and the forward deployment of artillery."
During an appearance on Channel A's radio show 'Political Signal,' he stated, "I believe the Reform Party is not a party that forcibly places politicians in districts."
He indirectly rejected a request from Lee Gi-in, the party's emergency committee chairman, for current lawmakers to focus their candidacies in southern Gyeonggi Province, saying, "It's not so much about sacrifice for the party, but rather a matter of where our priorities lie."
Earlier, on the 26th, during a meeting of the Reform Party's emergency committee, Lee publicly requested Cheon to run in southern Gyeonggi. At that time, Lee appealed, "Let’s live together or die together," but Cheon dismissed the idea, stating, "I have no intention of moving my district to southern Gyeonggi."
Regarding North Korea's recent deployment of artillery in identifiable positions near the Aegibong observation post in Gimpo, Cheon expressed concern, calling it "a very serious issue. It is an enormous provocation and threat." He criticized the current administration, saying, "The bad habits of North Korea are being encouraged by Minister of Unification Jeong Dong-young and President Lee Jae-myung," adding, "If they say it’s for defense and that there’s no intent, why would they apologize? We must respond firmly."
Later that afternoon, Cheon visited the Aegibong observation post to assess the situation regarding North Korea's artillery deployment. He later posted on his Facebook, stating, "Just 1.5 kilometers across the river from where citizens enjoy coffee, North Korean 122mm self-propelled artillery is positioned targeting our citizens," and noted that he witnessed North Korean soldiers conducting non-firing drills.
He further criticized President Lee Jae-myung, saying, "As the president only looks to North Korea, he cannot even call an attack an attack, allowing North Korea to bring artillery right up to cafes frequented by civilians." He urged, "President Lee should stop this cowardly 'fake peace show' and clearly condemn North Korea's landmine attacks and the forward deployment of artillery."
* This article has been translated by AI.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.