Sangwoong Park Inaugurated as People Power Party Gyeongnam Chairman ... "We Must Unite for Change and Reform"

"We must not remain complacent in the past, but instead make a fresh start through change and reform."

Sangwoong Park, Chairman of the People Power Party Gyeongnam Provincial Party Committee, said this during his inauguration ceremony held at the committee’s main auditorium on August 11.

Park Sangwoong, Chairman of the People Power Party's Gyeongnam Provincial Party, is delivering an inaugural speech at the inauguration ceremony.
[Photo by Lee Seryeong]

Chairman Park further emphasized, "If we fall into the same mannerisms that allowed us to secure a majority of seats thanks to the unwavering support of local residents and party members, it will lead to failure," adding, "We must adapt to a rapidly changing era."

He continued, "Rather than simply pursuing quantitative growth, we must pay attention to how much we change and develop our substance," stating, "We can no longer afford to defer the time for change and reform."

He also stressed, "Expanding party membership is a basic task," and proposed the launch of a 'political academy' to train 'elite members' who can explain the current economic, diplomatic, national security, and educational situation to residents.

He said a system should be established for the next local elections that incorporates additional credit points, encouraging party members themselves to participate in educational programs, and that a high-quality faculty should be assembled jointly with the central party to revitalize a 'party member training academy.'

Participants at the inauguration ceremony of Sangwoong Park, Chairman of the People Power Party Gyeongnam Provincial Party Committee, are taking a commemorative photo. [Photo by People Power Party Gyeongnam Provincial Party Committee]

Chairman Park also mentioned, "Since environments differ by party council and by city and county, we do not have a unified voice," pledging, "To break down the barriers among Gyeongnam's 18 cities and counties, I will seek ways to maximize communication through joint regional training and unity events among party councils, as well as among cities and counties."

"Rather than looking towards the central party or other regions and simply copying them, let’s aim for a level of operation within the Gyeongnam Provincial Party Committee that the party committees of all 16 provinces can benchmark," he urged, adding, "Let’s awaken our fellow sleeping party members and become a provincial party committee that forges a vibrant future."

Park went on to highlight the importance of the National Assembly elections in 2028 and the presidential election in 2030, proclaiming, "We must become one."

He said, "We must stop perpetuating conflict and division, and we must not allow the party to become divided by joining in on internal disputes. We must become united," he stated.

"We don’t need internal factions—what we need is only the 'People Power Party Faction,'" he stressed. "If the 70-year history of conservatives stands together firmly, the public will agree and give us their support."

The inauguration ceremony was attended by National Assembly members Cheonho Seo (Sacheon, Namhae, Hadong) and Jongwook Lee (Jinhae District, Changwon City), as well as key party officials and members including Hakbum Choi, Kimhae-si Gap Party Council Chairman, Hakyeol Ha, Mayor of Goseong County, Byunggu An, Mayor of Miryang, Seokho Cha, Mayor of Haman County, Nakin Sung, Mayor of Changnyeong County, Jun Park, Chairman of the Gyeongnam Provincial Council, and Youngho Choi, Floor Leader of the Gyeongnam Provincial Council.

Party leader Donghyuk Jang, floor leader Jeongchemsik, Deputy National Assembly Speaker Park Deok-heum, and Assemblywoman Kyungwon Na sent their congratulations to Chairman Park via video messages.

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