Officials from the ruling Democratic Party, Hwang Myung-sun and Kang Deuk-gu, pushed back against claims made by candidate Jeong Cheong-rae during a recent primary, asserting that some party leaders opposed the one-person, one-vote system and the merger with the Justice Party.
After a Supreme Council meeting on August 3, Hwang told reporters, "Jeong's assertion that there were Supreme Council members who shook and opposed the one-person, one-vote system and the merger issue is not true. I demand a correction."
He added, "All Supreme Council members, including myself, did not oppose the one-person, one-vote system or the merger issue," reiterating his call for Jeong to amend his statement.
However, Hwang noted that Jeong had not adequately deliberated on these issues, stating, "We did not oppose the one-person, one-vote system or the merger with the Justice Party. We requested discussion and deliberation on these matters."
Kang also commented, "Jeong must know whether he lied or not," warning that Jeong, who raised the allegations, should take responsibility. "If he does not, I will detail the entire process," he said.
Kang emphasized that Jeong should first clarify his own statements regarding the merger with the Justice Party before he speaks further, indicating that he would share his own position after hearing from Jeong. He criticized Jeong for shifting blame onto others, stating, "It is serious if such a person becomes the party leader again."
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