Jung Cheong-rae, leader of the Democratic Party, emphasized the need for unity within the party on June 11, stating, "The party, government, and Blue House are always one team, one voice. We must unite for the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration and the task of reclaiming power." His remarks come amid rising tensions within the party following his statement on June 10 that "the people are eternal, and the regime is short-lived."
During a party meeting held before the National Assembly session, Jung remarked, "South Korea is a country that possesses President Lee Jae-myung, and the world is paying attention to us. I believe that uniting for the success of the Lee administration is our historical mission." He added, "In the face of the significant task of ensuring the success of the Lee administration and reclaiming power, the most important thing is unity."
Jung further stated, "If we think that we win together and lose together, we can overcome any difficulties together. As always, the party, government, and Blue House are one team, one voice. I ask for your cooperation."
Earlier, after the Supreme Council meeting on June 10, Jung's comment about the people and the regime sparked controversy, with some party members questioning whether it was aimed at President Lee. Criticism also emerged from the pro-Lee faction within the party. Kim Yong, former deputy head of the Democratic Research Institute, described Jung's remarks on CBS Radio's "Park Seong-tae's News Show" as "a statement that should come from the opposition. It is a significant blunder."
Additionally, lawmaker Moon Jin-seok expressed concern on Facebook, stating, "Such language is highly inappropriate for the leader of the ruling party. I am deeply worried about our party's future," targeting Jung's comments.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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