People's Power Leader Thanks Park Geun-hye for Election Support, Extends Retreat Invitation

Jeong Jin-sik, the floor leader of South Korea's People's Power Party, visited former President Park Geun-hye at her residence in Daegu to thank her for her campaign support during the recent local elections. The meeting, which lasted about 30 minutes, was also attended by Jeong's chief of staff and lawmaker Yoo Young-ha.

Jeong conveyed his gratitude for Park's active support, which he said helped consolidate the conservative vote. According to Jeong, Park explained her motivation for campaigning, stating, "I supported the party with the sole belief that I could not stand by and watch conservatism disintegrate, hoping my contribution might help our party survive."

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I supported the party with the sole belief that I could not stand by and watch conservatism disintegrate, hoping my contribution might help our party survive.

Jeong also shared that Park endured significant pain from a fall sustained the day before a campaign event in the Chungcheong region. Despite the injury, she took strong painkillers to fulfill her campaign duties, which reportedly worsened her health afterward.

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She said she supported the party with the sole belief that she could not stand by and watch conservatism disintegrate, hoping her contribution might help our party survive.

During the visit, Jeong extended an invitation to Park to attend the party's legislative retreat scheduled for late August. Park responded that she would consider the invitation. Jeong emphasized the importance of party unity, noting that even as a minority party, a united front could inspire public confidence and lead to greater electoral success in the future.

Park reportedly stressed the need for party harmony during the meeting. The People's Power Party, currently a minority party, seeks to rally support and present itself as a viable option for voters in upcoming elections.

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She said that the day before visiting the Chungcheong region, she fell and was in great pain, but she took strong painkillers and went to campaign. She said her health had worsened considerably as a result.