People Power Party's Jo Bae-sook and Park Deok-heum Announce Candidacy for National Assembly Vice Speaker

People Power Party lawmakers Jo Bae-sook and Park Deok-heum declared their candidacies for the position of National Assembly Vice Speaker on May 8, stating, "The National Assembly must change."

During a press conference at the National Assembly's communication hall, Park emphasized the importance of maintaining open dialogue, saying, "We must show the public that we will not close the door to conversation, even if there are differences between the ruling and opposition parties." He added, "Gaining the trust of the people is the only way for our National Assembly to stand tall."

If elected as Vice Speaker, Park pledged to lead efforts to reach consensus through dialogue and compromise with the ruling party. He expressed his determination to restore trust between the parties and overcome political skepticism to create a National Assembly that offers hope to the public.

Referencing his political philosophy of 'Ubo Cheonri' (taking steady steps), Park stated, "I will focus on the people and take one step at a time in my legislative activities."
 

Jo also announced his candidacy for Vice Speaker at the same venue. He pointed out, "In the face of the ruling party's legislative dominance and extreme confrontations, the voices of the people have been silenced," adding, "The National Assembly should not be a place of conflict but a place for problem-solving."

He pledged to utilize his experience as a five-term lawmaker as a tool for cooperation aimed at improving the lives of citizens. "As 'the daughter of Honam,' I will be a catalyst for integration across regions and generations," he said, vowing to dedicate all his political resources to regaining the trust of the people by abandoning outdated habits and vested interests.

Meanwhile, the People Power Party plans to select its candidate for Vice Speaker on May 13. In addition to Park and Jo, Jo Kyung-tae, a six-term lawmaker, is also considered a potential candidate for the position.