Independent lawmaker Choi Hyuk-jin on November 6 urged the Democratic Party to resume its membership review process after the announcement of the results was postponed.
During a press conference at the National Assembly, Choi stated, "The results of the membership review were put on hold by the party's membership qualification review committee yesterday. I urge the committee to quickly resume the review and announce the results."
Choi emphasized his dedication to the Democratic Party and his cooperation in developing policies under the Lee government.
He said, "My legislative activities and election support have been solely for the success of the Lee government and the victory of the Democratic Party. I want to ask whether these efforts and outcomes have been properly reflected in this membership review process."
Choi added, "It is hard to understand why the decision on the membership restoration of someone who has sacrificed for the party is being delayed and now brought back to the agenda only to be postponed again. How much longer must I wait? I ask that my membership restoration be reviewed immediately."
Choi left the Democratic Party during the 2024 general election and participated in the pro-government proportional satellite party, the Democratic Union, as a member of the Basic Income Party. After inheriting a proportional representative seat in June of last year, he decided to continue his legislative work as an independent without rejoining the Basic Income Party.
Choi declared his intention to return to the Democratic Party in June and was awaiting the announcement of his membership restoration following the review by the party's membership qualification review committee.
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