Jung Jin-seok: "We Must Fight with Full Attack and Full Defense"... United Party's 'Soda Policy Seminar' Kicks Off

Jung Jin-seok "Change is a Matter of Survival"
Weekly Policy Seminar Held Every Thursday
Joo Ho-young "Hope This Becomes a Gathering to Relieve People's Frustration"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] The United Future Party's 'Cider Policy Seminar' has taken its first step. 'Cider' means solving 'social problems' and 'issues' 'together.' As the first presenter of this seminar, the party's most senior member, Representative Jeong Jin-seok, called for an 'All court pressing' in the fight against the ruling party, emphasizing that "we must fight with all-out offense and all-out defense."

At the policy seminar held at the National Assembly Members' Office Building on the 4th, Representative Jeong targeted the Democratic Party, saying, "Who will stop the runaway train? The 103 members of the United Future Party are the last bastion," and added, "We cannot rely on the leadership to handle this. Each member must become a warrior. We must fight with all-out offense and all-out defense."

Regarding the Democratic Party's plan to take all 18 standing committee chair positions in the National Assembly, Representative Jeong criticized, "Is it common sense and reason to want to take everything just because they won 180 seats?" He questioned, "Is this the image of a democratization force? Or are they a group falsely claiming to be democratization forces?" He further added, "The Democratic Party's show of strength has gone too far. Didn't they hold the Legislation and Judiciary Committee when they were the opposition? This is a typical case of double standards," warning, "This is a caution not to take reckless steps."

Representative Jeong said, "The Democratic Party may open the National Assembly tomorrow, and there is no particular way to stop it," but added, "Behind us stands the people as our backing," and stated, "We just need to show the public who is reasonable and just."

Regarding the remarks of Emergency Committee Chairman Kim Jong-in, which caused some controversy, Representative Jeong said, "It may sound harsh, but I think he spoke after much thought about how to change the party and gain new favor from the public." He continued, "Perhaps there is concern that Chairman Kim might show a 'follow me' leadership style. Chairman Kim also knows well that such a style will not work. This is not that era anymore," and said, "Now is the time for 'Let's Go' leadership rather than the old-fashioned leadership of the past."

Representative Jeong stated, "What the people desire is for you to change," and emphasized, "This is not a matter of choice but a matter of survival."

The United Future Party plans to hold policy seminars every Thursday to discover livelihood issues and connect them to policies. They will also invite external experts related to current issues for presentations and hold discussions among attending members. Floor Leader Joo Ho-young said, "Not only is the content of the policy seminar refreshing, but I hope the process of reflecting it in actual policies will also be refreshing, becoming a study group that alleviates the difficulties and frustrations of the people."

Policy Committee Chairman Lee Jong-bae said, "These days, the Democratic Party is just opening the National Assembly among themselves while claiming to create a working National Assembly. I am very concerned that they are creating parliamentary dictatorship by boasting 177 seats," and added, "To truly create a working National Assembly, we must create many good policies for the people and build a National Assembly that competes through policies."

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