Democratic Party Proportional Representation Alliance Party Discussions Formalized... "Discussions to Take Place Within Days"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] The Democratic Party of Korea is set to begin official discussions on participating in a 'proportional representation coalition party.'

On the morning of the 6th, Lee Nak-yeon, co-chairman of the Democratic Party's joint election countermeasures committee, told reporters after a meeting at the National Assembly, "It seems that full-scale discussions regarding the proportional representation coalition party will take place within a few days." This is the first time the party leadership has made remarks about the proportional representation coalition party.

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Kang Hoon-sik, the Democratic Party's chief spokesperson, also stated, "There was a report on the proposal for a proportional representation coalition party, and an overall review was conducted," adding, "Specific discussions will be carried out later."

He continued, "Since no concrete discussions were held today, it can be said that there was no judgment on what procedures will be followed to make decisions or what issues might arise," and added, "I expect these topics to be included in future discussions and that discussions will take place in the near future."

Kim Seong-hwan, chief secretary to the party leader, emphasized, "Some form of conclusion must be reached by this weekend. It is time to decide whether to proceed as is (without a coalition party) or to participate," and stressed, "Something must be submitted to the National Election Commission by the 16th." Regarding the possibility of talks with other parties such as the Justice Party, he said, "I think discussions will take place after a decision is made over the weekend."

The Democratic Party's first official discussion on participation in the 'proportional representation coalition party' is expected to take place at the Supreme Council meeting on the 9th.

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