Ahn Cheol-soo, a member of the People Power Party, stated on August 12 that members of the pro-unity faction should be excluded from nominations. In response, Jeong Hee-yong, chair of the party's Organizational Strengthening Special Committee, said, "We plan to conduct a thorough review and consider various conditions."
After a meeting of the special committee, Jeong told reporters, "As someone responsible for the practical aspects, I believe it is inappropriate to express personal opinions," while conveying Ahn's stance. Earlier, Ahn emphasized at a press conference, "Now is the right time to activate the special committee," asserting that the 'reunification movement faction' that divides the party should be eliminated.
During the special committee meeting, it was decided to report on the scope of the committee's work and the direction of its initiatives regarding the regular selection of party committee chairs to the Supreme Council for approval. Following this approval, the committee will establish internal criteria and designate problematic party committees for the selection of new chairs.
Additionally, it appears that the selection process will proceed even for current lawmakers whose terms expire at the end of this month. In response to questions from reporters, Jeong stated, "There are no exceptions according to the party constitution and regulations."
Earlier, Jang Dong-hyuk, the party leader, also appeared on the Daily Newspaper's YouTube channel 'Lee Dong-jae's News Cabinet' and stated, "We will not operate in a way that automatically extends terms after they expire," adding that the basic idea is to appoint new committee chairs through an open application process in accordance with party rules.
After a meeting of the special committee, Jeong told reporters, "As someone responsible for the practical aspects, I believe it is inappropriate to express personal opinions," while conveying Ahn's stance. Earlier, Ahn emphasized at a press conference, "Now is the right time to activate the special committee," asserting that the 'reunification movement faction' that divides the party should be eliminated.
During the special committee meeting, it was decided to report on the scope of the committee's work and the direction of its initiatives regarding the regular selection of party committee chairs to the Supreme Council for approval. Following this approval, the committee will establish internal criteria and designate problematic party committees for the selection of new chairs.
Additionally, it appears that the selection process will proceed even for current lawmakers whose terms expire at the end of this month. In response to questions from reporters, Jeong stated, "There are no exceptions according to the party constitution and regulations."
Earlier, Jang Dong-hyuk, the party leader, also appeared on the Daily Newspaper's YouTube channel 'Lee Dong-jae's News Cabinet' and stated, "We will not operate in a way that automatically extends terms after they expire," adding that the basic idea is to appoint new committee chairs through an open application process in accordance with party rules.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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