Rep. Jo Kyung-tae of the People Power Party criticized the party's Central Ethics Committee on July 30, claiming it is acting like an 'avatar' for party leader Jang Dong-hyuk.
During an appearance on MBC Radio's 'Kim Jong-bae's Focus,' Jo stated, "There are claims that the guidelines allowing for discipline against actions that continuously and repeatedly disrupt the party leader or the normal operation of the party seem to be for 'loyalty pledges.'"
He raised concerns about the decision to initiate disciplinary procedures against him and two other sitting lawmakers, which was made during a meeting attended by three ethics committee members. Jo emphasized, "If you ask ten people on the street who should leave our party and who is negatively impacting it, you will get an answer."
Regarding Jang's emphasis on a 'party-centered party,' Jo remarked, "If that is the case, then the party name should not be the People Power Party, but 'Party Members' Power.' The next general election in two years will not be decided by party members; sovereignty comes from the people."
Jo further pointed out, "The goal of a political party is to create a government and to take care of the people through good policies, but it seems that the current leader is more focused on maintaining vested interests." He noted that there are many concerns about the party becoming a personal entity.
Additionally, he commented on the recent launch of a task force aimed at evaluating elected officials within the party, saying, "It seems to be presented as a kind of reform plan. However, the best reform for our party is personnel reform, and the first person who needs reform is the party leader himself."
During an appearance on MBC Radio's 'Kim Jong-bae's Focus,' Jo stated, "There are claims that the guidelines allowing for discipline against actions that continuously and repeatedly disrupt the party leader or the normal operation of the party seem to be for 'loyalty pledges.'"
He raised concerns about the decision to initiate disciplinary procedures against him and two other sitting lawmakers, which was made during a meeting attended by three ethics committee members. Jo emphasized, "If you ask ten people on the street who should leave our party and who is negatively impacting it, you will get an answer."
Regarding Jang's emphasis on a 'party-centered party,' Jo remarked, "If that is the case, then the party name should not be the People Power Party, but 'Party Members' Power.' The next general election in two years will not be decided by party members; sovereignty comes from the people."
Jo further pointed out, "The goal of a political party is to create a government and to take care of the people through good policies, but it seems that the current leader is more focused on maintaining vested interests." He noted that there are many concerns about the party becoming a personal entity.
Additionally, he commented on the recent launch of a task force aimed at evaluating elected officials within the party, saying, "It seems to be presented as a kind of reform plan. However, the best reform for our party is personnel reform, and the first person who needs reform is the party leader himself."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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