Former Democratic Party Secretary-General Cho Seung-rae addressed the ongoing internal conflicts within the party, stating, "Organizations without debate, discussion, and conflict cannot grow." He emphasized the need for healthy discussions based on facts and inclusivity.
During his retirement press conference on June 29 at the National Assembly, Cho remarked, "I believe that internal conflicts are a process for the party to mature and grow," adding, "An organization without debate, discussion, and conflict does not grow."
He continued, "It is through conflict, tension, debate, and discussion that organizations grow. From this perspective, the current situation within the party is not bad. However, there must be a mature process to use these issues as nutrients for growth and evolution. The Democratic Party has faced various challenges but has resolved them through unity and consensus."
Cho also asserted that resolving internal conflicts should be based on accurate facts and should not lead to division.
He stated, "While criticism is valid, if discussions are based on illusions, no conclusions will be reached. For conflicts to be resolved in a way that promotes the party's growth, debates must be grounded in data and facts." He added, "We must be comrades. To expand the party's outreach, we need to approach debates with an attitude of inclusivity."
Additionally, he predicted that discussions regarding a merger with the Justice Party will resume following the party convention scheduled for August. He noted, "I believe it will be practically difficult to push for a merger during the convention process, and it will be challenging to make significant progress on unification and solidarity within the progressive camp before the convention."
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