A president of the Republic of Korea is not merely a politician elected through votes. He or she must be a guardian of the Constitution, a protector of freedom and democracy, and the defender of the people’s lives and sovereignty.

In recent years, these principles have been shaken. Questions surrounding election integrity have divided the nation, yet those who seek the truth are often silenced or ridiculed. A true president must first have the courage to admit election fraud if it occurred and restore public trust through full transparency and due process. This is not a matter of pride — it is the foundation of democracy.

Secondly, a responsible leader must make every decision based on the national interest, not ideological bias or factional gain. South Korea’s prosperity and security have long depended on its alliance with the United States, the anchor of the free world. Policies that drift toward authoritarian or communist blocs erode Korea’s freedom, markets, and moral foundations.

Thirdly, the president must clearly define adversaries to freedom — the North Korean regime and the Chinese Communist Party. North Korea continues to threaten South Korea with nuclear weapons and asymmetric provocations, while the CCP’s political and economic pressure repeatedly tests Korean sovereignty. Refusing to name these forces as adversaries is not diplomacy; it is abdication.

A true Korean president must be a leader of truth, courage, and conviction — one who stands with the free world and upholds the values of liberty. Only a leader who recognizes election irregularities when proven, strengthens the U.S.–Korea alliance, and confronts communist threats can faithfully represent the Republic of Korea.

History remembers those who chose truth over power. Korea’s future depends on making that choice again — openly, lawfully, and without fear.