The Reform Party, following the total resignation of its leadership including Lee Jun-seok, has opted to activate an emergency committee instead of holding a party convention to address its internal issues. However, due to deficiencies in party rules, a vote among party members to amend the party constitution will be conducted this week before the transition to the emergency committee.
Cheon Ha-ram, the acting party leader and floor leader, held a press conference on the 7th at the National Assembly, stating, "After gathering opinions within the party, we confirmed the necessity and rationality of a swift resolution through the transition to an emergency committee, which has received broad support within the party."
As a result, the Reform Party is expected to pursue change and renewal under a new emergency committee chair. Initially, Cheon considered electing a new leadership through a party convention, but the growing desire among party members for a quick resolution through the emergency committee led to this shift.
Regarding the candidates for the emergency committee chair, Cheon noted, "Since a vote on the amendment to the party constitution has not yet taken place, discussing candidates for the chair is premature. However, there are individuals I am considering and communicating with. I will reveal them at the appropriate time."
The detailed regulations concerning the emergency committee are expected to be similar to those of other parties, with the operation period limited to a maximum of one year according to party rules. The newly appointed emergency committee chair is anticipated to serve until next August, aligning with Lee Jun-seok's original term.
Cheon expressed shock at media reports suggesting the possibility of the Reform Party's voluntary dissolution, stating, "The party is in such an emergency situation that it is being discussed. I hope the emergency committee will work to restore trust so we can successfully navigate the next general election."
On the meaning of 'restoring trust,' he elaborated, "The trust that the public has in the Reform Party must be restored, and political candidates wishing to run in the general election should be able to believe in and choose the Reform Party. How we restore trust in the talents we nominate is also a crucial aspect of our renewal plan."
Cheon further commented on the direction the party should take, saying, "I wonder if the Reform Party has been following the political methods of established parties. We need to return to our original intentions and show a distinctly different approach from established parties. While we have made attempts, I believe they have not been felt by the public to a sufficient degree."
Cheon Ha-ram, the acting party leader and floor leader, held a press conference on the 7th at the National Assembly, stating, "After gathering opinions within the party, we confirmed the necessity and rationality of a swift resolution through the transition to an emergency committee, which has received broad support within the party."
As a result, the Reform Party is expected to pursue change and renewal under a new emergency committee chair. Initially, Cheon considered electing a new leadership through a party convention, but the growing desire among party members for a quick resolution through the emergency committee led to this shift.
Regarding the candidates for the emergency committee chair, Cheon noted, "Since a vote on the amendment to the party constitution has not yet taken place, discussing candidates for the chair is premature. However, there are individuals I am considering and communicating with. I will reveal them at the appropriate time."
The detailed regulations concerning the emergency committee are expected to be similar to those of other parties, with the operation period limited to a maximum of one year according to party rules. The newly appointed emergency committee chair is anticipated to serve until next August, aligning with Lee Jun-seok's original term.
Cheon expressed shock at media reports suggesting the possibility of the Reform Party's voluntary dissolution, stating, "The party is in such an emergency situation that it is being discussed. I hope the emergency committee will work to restore trust so we can successfully navigate the next general election."
On the meaning of 'restoring trust,' he elaborated, "The trust that the public has in the Reform Party must be restored, and political candidates wishing to run in the general election should be able to believe in and choose the Reform Party. How we restore trust in the talents we nominate is also a crucial aspect of our renewal plan."
Cheon further commented on the direction the party should take, saying, "I wonder if the Reform Party has been following the political methods of established parties. We need to return to our original intentions and show a distinctly different approach from established parties. While we have made attempts, I believe they have not been felt by the public to a sufficient degree."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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