Majority Supports 'Alliance Party' at Democratic Party Meeting... Member Vote Likely on 12th

Lee Hae-chan, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Election Countermeasures Committee meeting held at the National Assembly on the 28th and delivering a speech. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Wondara] The Democratic Party of Korea is expected to conclude whether to participate in the progressive camp's proportional representation coalition party through a party member vote. It has been reported that during the parliamentary meeting held to hear opinions for and against participation in the proportional coalition party, the number of supporters exceeded that of opponents.

Jung Chun-sook, the Democratic Party's floor spokesperson, met with reporters immediately after the parliamentary meeting held at the National Assembly on the afternoon of the 10th and said, "Today's meeting was not convened to make a decision but to fully listen to the concerns of the members, which was the basic direction," adding, "The decision will be made at tomorrow's Supreme Council meeting." She continued, "It seems likely that a full party member vote will be held," and "The date and practical questions will be decided tomorrow." A Democratic Party official said, "After the Supreme Council meeting on the 11th, the final decision will be made, and a party member vote will likely be held for one day on the 12th."

It was reported that at the meeting, the number of supporters was greater than that of opponents. Spokesperson Jung said, "About 80 members attended today's meeting, and around 20 spoke," adding, "Most expressed support." She added, "Although further discussions will be held at the Supreme Council, opinions tend to lean toward the majority, don't they?"

According to attendees, lawmakers Lee Seok-hyun, Woo Won-shik, Ahn Kyu-baek, Song Young-gil, and Kwon Chil-seung expressed support, arguing that if they do not participate in the proportional coalition party, the election reform's intended purpose might not be achieved. On the other hand, lawmakers Seol Hoon, Kim Hae-young, Park Yong-jin, and Cho Eung-cheon emphasized that the Democratic Party's participation in the proportional party lacks both "justification" and "practical benefits," expressing opposition.

Previously, the Democratic Party, which had criticized the United Future Party's proportional party strategy, officially began discussions on the 6th after receiving proposals to participate in proportional coalition parties such as the "Political Reform Coalition" (tentative name) and "For the Citizens" (tentative name), promoted by civil society and senior social figures at the end of last month. The Democratic Research Institute, the party's think tank, also submitted a report proposing participation in the proportional coalition party, and voices within the party have grown concerned about the possibility of impeachment against President Moon Jae-in if a majority is not secured in this general election.

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