The Reform Party proposed on October 22 that the People Power Party join a united opposition effort to prevent the impeachment of Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae. In response, the People Power Party stated, "We are open to communication at any time."
Lee Gi-in, the head of the Reform Party's emergency committee, spoke to reporters after an emergency committee meeting at the National Assembly, emphasizing the need for a joint response from the opposition, including the People Power Party.
He urged the People Power Party, saying, "If the Democratic Party and the Justice Party actually submit an impeachment motion against Chief Justice Cho, let us take joint action to protect judicial independence and constitutional order," adding, "I will wait for a response from Representative Jang Dong-hyuk."
Lee reiterated the necessity of opposition cooperation, noting, "While the People Power Party is the largest opposition party, it does not hold a majority of seats, and the Democratic Party controls the legislative agenda. The People Power Party alone cannot prevent the impeachment motion from passing."
He also stated, "We will engage in a nationwide signature campaign and, if necessary, adopt more aggressive forms of protest," urging, "Let us gather all the strength we can muster both inside and outside the National Assembly."
The People Power Party responded positively to the Reform Party's proposal. Choi Bo-yoon, the party's chief spokesperson, told reporters at the National Assembly in the afternoon, "The People Power Party will stand with the people. The door is open for communication with political forces that follow the will of the people."
However, specific methods for joint action have yet to be determined. Lee noted, "We have just made a public request," and added, "If cooperation is established, we will need to discuss the methods thoroughly."
Choi also mentioned, "It has not been confirmed what specific communication the Reform Party is suggesting," stating, "I am speaking based on what I have seen in media reports."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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