Minsaengdang: "Jeong Dong-yeong is desperate to build grounds for leaving the party... Old-fashioned politics for personal gain"

Kim Jeonghwa "Let's Move Forward Together Toward Election Victory"
Jang Jeongsuk "Let's Not Obsess Over Small Differences but Walk Together"
Lee Gwansung "There Was Brief Turmoil but We Are Already One Team"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Kim Jeong-hwa, co-leader of the Minsaeng Party, criticized former Democratic Peace Party leader Jeong Dong-young on the 25th, saying, “With the general election just around the corner, I express deep regret over his remarks hurriedly aimed at ‘building a pretext for leaving the party,’” and added, “Even if you are going to leave the party, I hope you would at least speak honestly.”

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that day, Co-leader Kim said, “I immediately corrected the false statement that I ‘refused to pay respects at the May 18 Cemetery,’” and added, “I would also like to mention that the co-leaders agreed to set a meaningful date to carry out the visit after the COVID-19 situation has settled.”

Regarding former leader Jeong’s claim of a ‘anti-Honam and reformist line,’ Co-leader Kim stated, “The Minsaeng Party is a party created by fellow citizens of Honam. However, if we rest on that, we cannot escape being a regionalist party,” and continued, “We know very well that what Honam citizens want is a genuine ruling party, so as a centrist reform nationwide party, we must proudly receive the choice of Honam citizens. Distorting facts for personal gain rather than the party’s future, we call this old-fashioned politics.”

Co-leader Kim also said, “As the election approaches, the attempts by some lawmakers who find it difficult to win to stir up discord are reaching a peak,” and added, “We have already experienced countless attempts that threaten centrist reform. Established politicians steeped in old habits cannot understand the growing pains of centrist reform.”

Co-leader Kim concluded, “Let us not be disappointed. Let us not be discouraged. No matter what anyone says, the Minsaeng Party is the representative party of centrist reform,” and said, “The path we are on, the path of centrist reform, is right. On that path, let us move forward vigorously together toward victory in the general election.”

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The Alternative New Party and Democratic Peace Party factions also emphasized party unity. Jang Jeong-sook, floor leader of the Minsaeng Party from the Alternative New Party, said, “I deeply feel that it is truly difficult for three parties to merge into one party. There will still be many problems ahead,” and added, “We must all be patient and find solutions step by step through concessions.”

Floor leader Jang said, “There are quite a few citizens waiting for our Minsaeng Party. Let us always remember that the many words and troubles in this country’s reality and the hard lives of the people are calling for our role,” and added, “Even if debates are fierce in everything, I believe the conclusion must be a choice for a great leap forward. Let us not obsess over small differences but walk together on the road of cooperation and compromise.”

Lee Gwan-seung, a Supreme Council member of the Minsaeng Party from the Democratic Peace Party, also said, “There was some commotion as the three parties merged, but we are already adjusting as one team and there is enough hope,” and added, “Only 20 days remain. I propose running with a determination to die. I ask you to join forces for the final push together.”

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