Lee Jae-myung Opposes Ruling Party's Participation in Proportional Alliance Party... "Must Trust the People and Follow Reason"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Lee Jae-myung, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, expressed opposition on the 9th to the proportional alliance party being considered by the Democratic Party of Korea.

In a post on Facebook that afternoon, Governor Lee said, "The Democratic Party says it will decide whether to participate in the proportional alliance party through a vote by party members," adding, "From an engineering perspective, this method helps in securing proportional seats, but for it to ultimately benefit the Democratic Party, there must be no greater losses in the constituencies."

He expressed concern, saying, "Even within the party leadership, opinions are divided," and "I myself do not know whether participation in the proportional alliance party will be a case of losing the forest for the trees or a masterstroke."

Governor Lee emphasized, "The ruling Democratic Party, born from the collective intelligence of sovereign citizens, must trust and respect the people who were the main agents of the Candlelight Revolution," and added, "Trusting the people and collective intelligence and following history and reason may seem slow, but it is safe and certain."

He reflected, "I consider how President Kim Dae-jung and President Roh Moo-hyun would have judged and concluded in this situation," and said, "The path of righteousness may seem slow compared to a fast shortcut. For the success of the Democratic Party and reform-progressive forces, national development, and a better life for the people, I think it is better to oppose the Democratic Party’s participation in the proportional alliance party."

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