Former President Park Geun-hye considering invitation to conservative party retreat

Jeong Jin-suk, the interim leader of South Korea's conservative People Power Party, visited former President Park Geun-hye at her residence in Daegu to express gratitude for her campaign support during the June local elections. The visit also served as an invitation for Park to attend the party's upcoming legislative retreat.

Park reportedly told Jeong that her decision to actively campaign stemmed from an inability to stand by while the conservative political movement weakened. "I couldn't bear to see the conservatives crumbling like this," Park was quoted as saying, adding that she hoped her participation would contribute to the party's revival.

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I couldn't bear to see the conservatives crumbling like this.

During their meeting, Jeong also conveyed that Park had suffered significant pain from a fall the day before a campaign event in the Chungcheong region. Despite the pain, she proceeded with her scheduled campaign appearances, taking strong painkillers. Park mentioned that her health has since deteriorated due to the incident. Jeong is said to be considering the invitation to the party retreat.

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I hoped that if I participated even a little, our party might revive.