Eonju Lee: "Korean Party States 'Tongchuwi is the Only Integration Channel'"

"The Dangdae-Dang Integration is a 'Road Saenuri Party' Integration"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Independent lawmaker Lee Eon-ju, who is promoting the founding of the 'Party for Progress Toward the Future,' stated that the Innovation Integration Promotion Committee (Tongchuwi) is the only channel for conservative unification.

On the 13th, Lee attended a discussion titled 'How to Achieve Conservative Grand Unification through Innovation' held at the National Assembly Members' Office Building and told reporters, "The Korean Party side informed us that 'Tongchuwi is the only channel for integration discussions,'" revealing this position.

He said, "The Korean Party side conveyed this intention through official channels," adding, "While there may be behind-the-scenes talks, there will be no (official) discussions between the two parties." Earlier that day, Ha Tae-kyung, co-representative of the New Conservative Party, stated, "We are starting party-to-party talks with the Korean Party," and added, "Tongchuwi is merely an advisory body."

However, Lee criticized this as undermining the purpose of Tongchuwi's launch, calling it a 'return to Saenuri Party'-style unification. He said, "If that happens (party-to-party unification proceeds), isn't it just a return to Saenuri Party?" He criticized, "Whether the Ahn Cheol-soo faction joins or other individuals come in, a new political force, especially civil society forces, must be involved for a fresh start. Discussions of unification between non-Park and pro-Park factions like this are the worst from the public's perspective."

Meanwhile, on the same day, Lee Jun-seok, a lawmaker of the New Conservative Party, also expressed on Facebook that he "does not agree" with the initiation of party-to-party talks between the New Conservative Party and the Korean Party.

At the 'How to Achieve Conservative Grand Unification through Innovation?' discussion hosted by the Party for Progress Toward the Future, the Free Citizens Political Council, and the offices of lawmakers Lee Eon-ju and Cho Kyung-tae, participants debated four issues: ▲ reasons why conservatives are not receiving support ▲ how to view the impeachment issue ▲ the scope of unification ▲ detailed plans for unification such as candidate nominations.

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