Eonju Lee: "Let's entrust it to Kim as the lesser evil"... Hataek Kyung also "Supports Kim's emergency committee"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Amid divided opinions within the United Future Party over whether to approve the 'Kim Jong-in Emergency Response Committee,' Lee Eon-ju, a member of the United Future Party, expressed support, saying, "Let's entrust it once, even if it is the second-best or the lesser evil." Lawmaker Ha Tae-kyung also raised his voice, stating, "The National Committee must approve the Kim Jong-in Emergency Response Committee."

On the 28th, Lee said on his Facebook, "Considering the shock from the election defeat, the vote-counting controversy, the need to check the ruling party's power, and the shrinking support base after the election defeat, I am worried whether it is possible to hold a party convention immediately."

He added, "There are various opinions regarding the Kim Jong-in Emergency Response Committee. Opinions such as the party's identity and the need to be rebuilt around those who have contributed to the party are all valid," but also said, "Although it may not be the best option, entrusting a charismatic emergency response committee chairman once, even if it is the second-best or the lesser evil, might not be a bad idea."

Lee expressed concern, saying, "I am worried about how the public will perceive the party's internal division over party leadership following the election defeat," and added, "Instead of focusing on power struggles, we need to ask for help in managing the party and take time to prepare." He continued, "Kim Jong-in's Emergency Response Committee will not act arbitrarily against the main opposition party," and added, "We must pull ourselves together, be prudent, understand why we were defeated, consider alternatives, and decide what to focus on."

On the same morning, Lawmaker Ha also stated on Facebook, "The Kim Jong-in Emergency Response Committee must be approved at today's elected members' meeting and the National Committee," emphasizing, "That is the starting point for the revival of the United Future Party, which suffered a crushing defeat in the general election." He said, "The mandate the people gave our party in the general election is to fundamentally change and reform, and to become a party that gains support from both the elderly and the 2040 generation," adding, "To orderly change and reform our party, the term of the Kim Jong-in Emergency Response Committee must be guaranteed until the by-elections in April next year."

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