Park Geun-hye Visits Cheongungak in Mungyeong, Urges Support for People Power Party Candidates... Encourages Lee Cheol-woo, Kim Hak-hong, Ahn Jae-min, and Ahn Byeong-yoon

On the afternoon of May 28, former President Park Geun-hye made a surprise visit to "Cheongungak" in Mungyeong, a place imbued with the spirit of her father, former President Park Chung-hee, where she met with local citizens and encouraged the People Power Party candidates. Cheongungak in Mungyeong is a location where Park Chung-hee once boarded during his time as a teacher.

During her visit to Cheongungak, former President Park said, "A few days ago, I visited my mother's birthplace in Okcheon. On that day, I also wanted to visit my father's birthplace, but my schedule did not allow it. On my way down through Gangwon Province, I was able to stop by Cheongungak."

Former President Park Geunhye is visiting Mungyeong, appealing for support for the People Power Party candidates. From left: Im Ija, Member of the National Assembly of the People Power Party; Lee Cheolwoo, People Power Party candidate for Governor of North Gyeongsang Province; former President Park Geunhye; Kim Hakhong, People Power Party candidate for Mayor of Mungyeong. Provided by Lee Cheolwoo’s campaign committee

Former President Park added, "Although our country is facing many difficulties today, I am sure my father, during his youth boarding at Cheongungak, also had many worries about the nation. Being here, I can vividly picture him from those days in my heart."

Former President Park repeatedly expressed her gratitude to the citizens of Mungyeong for their efforts in preserving Cheongungak. In particular, pointing to the apricot tree in the yard, she said, "This 'apricot tree of loyalty and integrity' is not something you find just anywhere. I am truly grateful to all the citizens for taking such good care of it."

Former President Park encouraged Lee Cheol-woo, People Power Party candidate for governor of North Gyeongsang Province, saying, "You have led North Gyeongsang Province well so far, and I hope you will lead the region once more." She also appealed for support to the People Power Party candidates present, including Im Ija, Kim Hak-hong, candidate for mayor of Mungyeong, Ahn Jae-min, candidate for mayor of Sangju, and Ahn Byeong-yoon, candidate for governor of Yecheon County, saying, "Please all take the lead in working together for the development of the region, and I ask the citizens to offer their strong support as well."

Candidate Lee Cheol-woo stated, "Recently, former President Park Geun-hye has been visiting various local markets across the country, including Chilseong Market in Daegu, engaging with the people. Her visit to Mungyeong today is a tremendous encouragement for all the candidates. All of the People Power Party candidates will unite firmly to expand the momentum of conservative victory beyond North Gyeongsang Province to Daegu and even the capital region."

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