Jung Jeom-sik, the floor leader of the People Power Party, visited former President Lee Myung-bak on August 31, following his invitation to former President Park Geun-hye to a party retreat. Lee emphasized the importance of party unity and urged the need to fight against the ruling party with the support of the public. The meetings with former presidents are seen as efforts to resolve internal conflicts and consolidate the conservative base.
On this day, Jung met with Lee at the Yeongpo Building in Seocho, Seoul. He expressed gratitude for Lee's support during the June 3 local elections and sought advice on the party's future direction.
Lee advised Jung, saying, "The role of the party is important, but the role within the National Assembly is even greater. We should cooperate where necessary with the ruling party, but firmly oppose where needed, fighting with the support of the people."
He added, "Isn't it impossible to win with numbers alone? It is crucial for the public to recognize that what the opposition is saying is right and beneficial for the country."
After the private meeting, Jung told reporters that Lee stated, "The most important thing is to unite the party and win the 2028 general elections." He also expressed disappointment regarding the recent cabinet reshuffle by the Lee Jae-myung administration, commenting that it seemed very transparent and emphasized the need to resist it until the end.
Earlier, Jung had invited Park Geun-hye to the party's National Assembly retreat, marking her first attendance at such an event in 14 years since she was the presidential candidate for the Saenuri Party in 2012, where she also stressed the importance of party unity.
On this day, Jung met with Lee at the Yeongpo Building in Seocho, Seoul. He expressed gratitude for Lee's support during the June 3 local elections and sought advice on the party's future direction.
Lee advised Jung, saying, "The role of the party is important, but the role within the National Assembly is even greater. We should cooperate where necessary with the ruling party, but firmly oppose where needed, fighting with the support of the people."
He added, "Isn't it impossible to win with numbers alone? It is crucial for the public to recognize that what the opposition is saying is right and beneficial for the country."
After the private meeting, Jung told reporters that Lee stated, "The most important thing is to unite the party and win the 2028 general elections." He also expressed disappointment regarding the recent cabinet reshuffle by the Lee Jae-myung administration, commenting that it seemed very transparent and emphasized the need to resist it until the end.
Earlier, Jung had invited Park Geun-hye to the party's National Assembly retreat, marking her first attendance at such an event in 14 years since she was the presidential candidate for the Saenuri Party in 2012, where she also stressed the importance of party unity.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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