Han Donghoon: "Spoke with Jeon Jaesoo... Will Cooperate for Busan's Development"

On the Possibility of Rejoining the Party: "There Are Not Many Who Think My Return Is Impossible"

Yonhap News Agency

Independent lawmaker Han Donghoon revealed that he recently had a phone call with Jeon Jae-soo, the mayor-elect of Busan, emphasizing bipartisan cooperation for the development of Buk-gu, Busan. Regarding the issue of rejoining the People Power Party, he gave a positive indication, saying, "It seems there aren't many people who think it's impossible."

On June 21, appearing on KNN's "Talk & Story," Han stated, "I recently spoke with Mayor Jeon on the phone, and we discussed cooperating for the development of Busan and Buk-gu." He added, "Although the mayor of Busan is from the Democratic Party, my election in Buk-gu creates conditions where we can foster regional development through checks and balances."

He said, "If it is for the development of Buk-gu, I will cooperate with anyone," and added, "I will continue to live in Buk-gu and devote the rest of my life to enhancing the region's growth and status."

Buk-gap in Busan is a district where Jeon Jae-soo previously served three terms. Han was elected in a by-election held after Jeon ran for mayor of Busan.

Regarding the possibility of returning to the People Power Party, Han said, "There are not many who think my return is impossible," and added, "The results of this election reflect the will of the people, and I believe voters are sending the message that I should return to the party and help normalize the conservative bloc to create hope for the 2028 general and presidential elections."

He continued, "This victory means that I gained support from moderates and swing voters," insisting, "This is the formula for the conservative camp to win the general and presidential elections." He also commented, "Do you think lawmakers from Busan will want to follow the Jang Donghyuk line? Now, I believe no one will try to go against this trend."

Han said, "There is a golden time for rebuilding the conservative bloc," and added, "Supporters will also want to see unification and a new path as quickly as possible." He went on to say, "The issue of returning to the party is not a matter to be approached as a relationship between politicians, and I have put the past completely behind me."

Regarding his participation as a co-sponsor of the bill to abolish early voting, which was introduced by People Power Party lawmaker Park Dae-chul, Han stated, "This is a conviction I've held since my time as Minister of Justice," and emphasized, "It's not about who I'm close to, but about what is needed. I have always conducted politics based on that standard, and that principle remains unchanged."

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