Kim Tae-ho, a member of the People Power Party, stated that if President Lee Jae-myung clearly expresses his intention not to seek re-election, the opposition should participate in discussions on constitutional reform.
In a Facebook post on the 16th, Kim said, "If President Lee shows his determination not to seek re-election, I believe both the ruling and opposition parties can sincerely begin discussions on constitutional reform."
He called on the president to declare that he would not gain any term-related benefits from the constitutional reform. "For a sitting president to push for constitutional reform, it is essential to clearly declare that 'I will not gain any term-related benefits from this reform,'" he stated.
Kim emphasized the need to move beyond the 1987 system, which concentrates power in one individual, advocating for a decentralized constitutional reform that clarifies responsibilities and shares power.
He also revealed that he proposed a decentralized constitutional reform during a golf meeting with President Lee last month. Following that, on the 14th, President Lee reaffirmed his previous stance of accepting a four-year term limit or re-election, and potentially shortening the presidential term if necessary.
Kim added, "Politics should involve cooperation where possible and firm checks where necessary. If it is politics for the people, I will engage in dialogue with anyone."
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