Yeo Kangchangil: "Democratic Party Should Not Cause Public Disapproval by Forming Satellite Parties"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Kang Chang-il, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized the noise surrounding the formation of the Democratic Party's proportional representation coalition party in public, saying, "There should be no actions that make the public frown."

On the 20th, at a joint meeting of the COVID-19 National Crisis Overcoming Committee and the Election Committee held at the National Assembly, Kang said, "Not only our party but other parties have even more serious issues, but I hope our party pays special attention. Lastly, I will offer some harsh words."

Kang's remarks are interpreted as targeting the recent controversy that arose during the Democratic Party's launch of the proportional citizen coalition party, 'Deobureo Citizen Party.'

The Democratic Party initially discussed forming a coalition party with the 'Political Reform Coalition (Jeonggae-yeon),' led by senior figures from civil society, but suddenly joined hands with 'For the Citizens.' This has led to criticism that they allied with pro-Moon Jae-in and Cho Kuk factions, along with backlash from Jeonggae-yeon.

While distancing themselves from the Green Party and the Minjung Party, there are also criticisms that this is effectively a proportional Democratic Party. Controversies continue over the sexual harassment records and historical views of the minor party leaders participating in the Deobureo Citizen Party.

Previously, Lee Nak-yeon, the standing co-chairman of the election committee, stated at a Kwanhun Club debate, "The process of pushing for a proportional party is very embarrassing."

Meanwhile, Kang, a senior lawmaker who served four terms representing Jeju City Gap district, announced in January that he would not run in the general election. On the 16th, party leader Lee Hae-chan and Secretary-General Yoon Ho-jung had lunch with Kang and conveyed proposals related to the proportional party, but Kang reportedly expressed his refusal.

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