Ahn Cheol-soo, a member of the People Power Party, stated on August 12 that the "reunification movement" serving specific individuals outside the party and causing division must be eliminated from the People Power Party. He argued that such individuals should be excluded from support in the upcoming general elections.
Ahn made these remarks during a press conference at the National Assembly, emphasizing that now is the right time to establish clear goals and activate the Special Committee for Organizational Strengthening (조강특위).
He analyzed that the People Power Party is currently engaged in a battle not only against the Lee Jae-myung administration but also against the reunification movement. Ahn pointed out, "They are mobilizing to defeat our party's candidates in the elections and attacking those who testified in court about the facts."
In addition to eradicating the reunification movement, Ahn suggested filtering out individuals with ethical blemishes. He argued that the party cannot criticize the Democratic Party while neglecting internal issues. He also stressed the need to maximize organizational strength tailored to the metropolitan area and actively recruit strategists and experts.
Ahn proposed that positions vacated by local party chairs should be filled by young individuals from the 2030 generation or those who have dedicated themselves to the party, stating, "We must prepare for the next general election from now on." He added that the party leader should delegate responsibilities to party resources and present better solutions to the public based on the results.
In response to Ahn's proposals, Jo Kwang-han, a senior party member, expressed agreement, saying, "He has pointed out well what our party needs to do." However, Woo Jae-jun, the youth committee chair, questioned Ahn's stance, asking, "Is Ahn regretting his support for the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, which he initially endorsed?"
Meanwhile, the People Power Party recently formed the Special Committee for Organizational Strengthening to lead the reorganization of local party chairs and held its second meeting on the same day after the first meeting on August 10. Jeong Hee-yong, the committee chair, stated after the meeting that while it is inappropriate to express personal views on Ahn's proposals from a practical standpoint, the committee plans to conduct a thorough review considering various conditions.
Ahn made these remarks during a press conference at the National Assembly, emphasizing that now is the right time to establish clear goals and activate the Special Committee for Organizational Strengthening (조강특위).
He analyzed that the People Power Party is currently engaged in a battle not only against the Lee Jae-myung administration but also against the reunification movement. Ahn pointed out, "They are mobilizing to defeat our party's candidates in the elections and attacking those who testified in court about the facts."
In addition to eradicating the reunification movement, Ahn suggested filtering out individuals with ethical blemishes. He argued that the party cannot criticize the Democratic Party while neglecting internal issues. He also stressed the need to maximize organizational strength tailored to the metropolitan area and actively recruit strategists and experts.
Ahn proposed that positions vacated by local party chairs should be filled by young individuals from the 2030 generation or those who have dedicated themselves to the party, stating, "We must prepare for the next general election from now on." He added that the party leader should delegate responsibilities to party resources and present better solutions to the public based on the results.
In response to Ahn's proposals, Jo Kwang-han, a senior party member, expressed agreement, saying, "He has pointed out well what our party needs to do." However, Woo Jae-jun, the youth committee chair, questioned Ahn's stance, asking, "Is Ahn regretting his support for the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, which he initially endorsed?"
Meanwhile, the People Power Party recently formed the Special Committee for Organizational Strengthening to lead the reorganization of local party chairs and held its second meeting on the same day after the first meeting on August 10. Jeong Hee-yong, the committee chair, stated after the meeting that while it is inappropriate to express personal views on Ahn's proposals from a practical standpoint, the committee plans to conduct a thorough review considering various conditions.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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