Jung Jeom-sik, floor leader of the People Power Party, speaks at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 22nd. [Photo=Yonhap News]
Jung Jeom-sik, the floor leader of the People Power Party, emphasized that there is no time to dwell on past contributions and responsibilities. His remarks came as discussions continued over the analysis of the results from the June 3 local elections and the by-elections for the National Assembly, which the party released the previous day.
During the Supreme Council meeting on the 22nd, Jung stated, "It is time to humbly move forward toward the future." He assessed the results of the local elections as providing the public with a foundation to allow the opposition to rise again while also calling for painful reform and reflection.
Regarding the recent increase in party approval ratings following the local elections, he clarified, "It is not because we did well that the ratings have risen." Jung interpreted the recent surge in support as a mandate from the public to engage in checks on the government, investigate the shortage of ballots, reform the election management system, and innovate and renew the conservative party. He asserted that the party must develop policies for the public and prepare for victory in the 2028 general elections.
He reiterated the need for a shift in real estate policy and a significant personnel overhaul, especially in light of the new Prime Minister's nomination.
Jung pointed out that, according to President Lee Jae-myung, the Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook is akin to a 'devil' for being a multiple homeowner, stating, "Before the confirmation hearing for the nominee, we must retract related statements and shift the real estate policy focus to supply expansion."
On the topic of personnel changes, he called for the dismissal of Policy Chief Kim Yong-beom and a complete overhaul of the economic team, as well as changes in the diplomatic and security lines, including the Minister of Unification Jeong Dong-young and the Minister of National Defense Ahn Gyu-baek.
Meanwhile, Jang Dong-hyuk, the party leader, who was hospitalized due to health issues on the 18th, did not attend the Supreme Council meeting on this day.
During the Supreme Council meeting on the 22nd, Jung stated, "It is time to humbly move forward toward the future." He assessed the results of the local elections as providing the public with a foundation to allow the opposition to rise again while also calling for painful reform and reflection.
Regarding the recent increase in party approval ratings following the local elections, he clarified, "It is not because we did well that the ratings have risen." Jung interpreted the recent surge in support as a mandate from the public to engage in checks on the government, investigate the shortage of ballots, reform the election management system, and innovate and renew the conservative party. He asserted that the party must develop policies for the public and prepare for victory in the 2028 general elections.
He reiterated the need for a shift in real estate policy and a significant personnel overhaul, especially in light of the new Prime Minister's nomination.
Jung pointed out that, according to President Lee Jae-myung, the Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook is akin to a 'devil' for being a multiple homeowner, stating, "Before the confirmation hearing for the nominee, we must retract related statements and shift the real estate policy focus to supply expansion."
On the topic of personnel changes, he called for the dismissal of Policy Chief Kim Yong-beom and a complete overhaul of the economic team, as well as changes in the diplomatic and security lines, including the Minister of Unification Jeong Dong-young and the Minister of National Defense Ahn Gyu-baek.
Meanwhile, Jang Dong-hyuk, the party leader, who was hospitalized due to health issues on the 18th, did not attend the Supreme Council meeting on this day.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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