On August 17, the opposition congratulated Kim Min-seok on his election as the new leader of the Democratic Party and urged him to prioritize cooperation for the nation, citizens, economy, and livelihoods. The main opposition party, the People Power Party, stated, "We are willing to cooperate for the national interest," while also asserting their commitment to firmly oppose any actions that undermine democracy and the rule of law.
The People Power Party's spokespersons issued a statement immediately following Kim's election, emphasizing that as the leader of the ruling party, he must prioritize the nation and its citizens. Chief Spokesperson Park Sung-hoon remarked, "The ruling party must not become a shield for the president's judicial risks," stressing the importance of protecting the people, the constitution, and the future of the nation.
He urged Kim to listen to the voices of the people, stating, "Whether the Democratic Party remains a party that protects Lee Jae-myung or transforms into a responsible party for the citizens depends on your choices." He promised that they would extend a hand for cooperation in matters concerning livelihoods and national interests.
Floor Leader Choi Eun-seok also commented, saying, "With a new leader elected, the Democratic Party must change as well." He expressed hope that Kim would not just be a leader who supports the president but one who can speak out against wrong policies. He called for a return to politics that involves dialogue and compromise with the opposition.
As Kim Min-seok's leadership officially begins, the conservative camp is expected to intensify its criticism of policies hastily pushed through just before the Democratic Party's convention, such as the complete abolition of the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights and the semiconductor cluster in Honam. They are likely to advocate for rational conclusions through dialogue and deliberation between the ruling and opposition parties, prioritizing national interests. Additionally, there are calls for collaboration with the opposition on policies directly affecting people's livelihoods, such as real estate, finance, and taxation.
In this context, Spokesperson Park emphasized, "We will firmly oppose any actions that undermine democracy and the rule of law," while addressing issues related to President Lee Jae-myung's trial, the complete abolition of supplementary investigation rights, and the ruling party's legislative dominance, which have recently sparked serious conflicts between the parties. Floor Leader Choi also pointed out the critical state of the national economy, including real estate and the stock market, advising Kim to place economic and livelihood issues at the center of governance.
Lee Dong-hoon, Chief Spokesperson of the Reform Party, stressed that Kim must take the lead in overcoming challenges posed by real estate instability, economic decline, and diplomatic and security issues. He stated, "The party convention is over. Now is the time to focus on the people," urging Kim to recognize the opposition as a partner in governance and to cooperate, rather than just looking to the president for guidance.
The People Power Party's spokespersons issued a statement immediately following Kim's election, emphasizing that as the leader of the ruling party, he must prioritize the nation and its citizens. Chief Spokesperson Park Sung-hoon remarked, "The ruling party must not become a shield for the president's judicial risks," stressing the importance of protecting the people, the constitution, and the future of the nation.
He urged Kim to listen to the voices of the people, stating, "Whether the Democratic Party remains a party that protects Lee Jae-myung or transforms into a responsible party for the citizens depends on your choices." He promised that they would extend a hand for cooperation in matters concerning livelihoods and national interests.
Floor Leader Choi Eun-seok also commented, saying, "With a new leader elected, the Democratic Party must change as well." He expressed hope that Kim would not just be a leader who supports the president but one who can speak out against wrong policies. He called for a return to politics that involves dialogue and compromise with the opposition.
As Kim Min-seok's leadership officially begins, the conservative camp is expected to intensify its criticism of policies hastily pushed through just before the Democratic Party's convention, such as the complete abolition of the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights and the semiconductor cluster in Honam. They are likely to advocate for rational conclusions through dialogue and deliberation between the ruling and opposition parties, prioritizing national interests. Additionally, there are calls for collaboration with the opposition on policies directly affecting people's livelihoods, such as real estate, finance, and taxation.
In this context, Spokesperson Park emphasized, "We will firmly oppose any actions that undermine democracy and the rule of law," while addressing issues related to President Lee Jae-myung's trial, the complete abolition of supplementary investigation rights, and the ruling party's legislative dominance, which have recently sparked serious conflicts between the parties. Floor Leader Choi also pointed out the critical state of the national economy, including real estate and the stock market, advising Kim to place economic and livelihood issues at the center of governance.
Lee Dong-hoon, Chief Spokesperson of the Reform Party, stressed that Kim must take the lead in overcoming challenges posed by real estate instability, economic decline, and diplomatic and security issues. He stated, "The party convention is over. Now is the time to focus on the people," urging Kim to recognize the opposition as a partner in governance and to cooperate, rather than just looking to the president for guidance.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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