Cheon Haram Requests Reconsideration After Emergency Committee Rejects Suncheon Application: "I Will Earn the Citizens' Choice"

Chun Haram, a lawmaker from the Reform New Party, stated on September 17 that he earnestly requests a reconsideration of Interim Party Leader Lee Kiin's decision to reject his application for the position of Organizing Committee Chair for Suncheon-si Gap in the Jeonnam-Gwangju Unified Metropolitan City. Chun emphasized, "In the next general election, I will absolutely seek the direct mandate of the citizens of Suncheon."

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That afternoon, Chun wrote on social media, "The reason we founded the Reform New Party goes beyond short-term political gains; our goal is to open a new future for Korean politics. I firmly believe that if we persist, not only the southern region of Gyeonggi Province but also Jeonnam will become solid support bases for us within ten years."

Earlier that morning, Interim Leader Lee had held a press conference to address the party’s renewal plan, urging Chun and Lee Jooyoung—both proportional representatives—to take the bold step of running in the party’s strategically important southern Gyeonggi region. Lee also rejected Chun's application for the Organizing Committee Chair of Suncheon-si Gap in the Jeonnam-Gwangju area.

Reflecting on his political journey, Chun said, "When I entered politics in 2020, I ran for Suncheon-si Gap with the sole ambition of overcoming the chronic Yeongho-Nam conflict and the entrenched regional divide. My wife, father-in-law, and mother-in-law all moved to support my campaign, and although our efforts may have been modest, we planted the seeds of change." He added, "That is the biggest source of strength that sustains me as a politician."

Chun further stated, "Even after being elected as a proportional representative in the 22nd National Assembly, I have maintained my role as party chapter head for Suncheon-si Gap. Since being elected, I set up an office in Suncheon and hired a salaried staff member because my entire political base lies in Suncheon." He continued, "I believe this is the proper way to repay the citizens of Suncheon, and it aligns with the party's intention in nominating me as a proportional representative to continue political activities in the Honam region."

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