Independent candidate Han Duck-soo for the 21st presidential election said on the 7th, "The unification will be well achieved as the command of the people."
Han noted at a meeting with foreign reporters held at the Seoul Foreign Correspondents' Club that when asked, "What will you do if the unification with People Power Party candidate Kim Moon-soo fails?" he responded, "I have entrusted everything regarding the unification to the People Power Party."
He continued, "It is the people's strict command that we must change the institutional foundation through constitutional amendment for sustainable development and growth in our country," adding, "That's why I believe the unification will be well achieved and must be done."
Han also unreservedly criticized the political sphere, saying, "The South Korean economy and society should no longer be hindered by politics," and emphasized that "political change through constitutional amendment is essential for the economy to recover."
Han pointed out, "Currently, South Korean politics is closer to violence than politics. In order to win, all means and methods are employed," adding, "Irresponsible fake news and conspiracy theories are rampant. Tolerance for opponents has long since disappeared."
He added, "In Korean society, politics has become the origin of crises rather than the center of overcoming crises."
Han expressed that he decided to run due to a sense of crisis, saying, "If politics does not completely change, the South Korea established by our people may very well collapse as it is," and noted, "I will ensure the success of the constitutional amendment, revive the economy and society, and step down as soon as the amendment succeeds."
Regarding the resolution of trade issues between South Korea and the United States, he stated, "I am the person who has dealt with South Korea-U.S. trade issues the longest and I can confidently say that I am the one who can handle them best," emphasizing, "I am sure that both countries will find solutions that benefit each other."