Ha Tae-kyung: "For the Democratic Party, North Korea is cooperation, the opposition is a target for overthrow... They don't change their perception"

Ha Tae-kyung, a member of the United Future Party, holds a press conference on the 28th at the National Assembly regarding suspicions about Park Ji-won, the nominee for the National Intelligence Service director. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hye-min] On the 31st, Ha Tae-kyung, a member of the Future United Party, criticized the Democratic Party of Korea for forcibly passing a bill, saying, "The Democratic Party is now like the second Yushin regime, an atmosphere of dictatorship, as they resemble the monster they are fighting."

On the same day, during CBS Radio's 'Kim Hyun-jung's News Show,' Rep. Ha said, "The idea that the opposition forces must be subjected to dictatorship is people's dictatorship, and the Democratic Party is currently practicing such populist dictatorship."

He pointed out, "The basic perception is strongly rooted in hostility because we are descendants of the military regime," adding, "Although there have been some changes in the perception of Minister of Unification Lee In-young, there are still strong unchanged views. North Korea is a subject of cooperation, but the opposition party is a target to be overthrown."

Rep. Ha criticized the cooperation mentioned by President Moon Jae-in and the Democratic Party, saying, "So far, it means unconditionally helping, and if not, beating them up. Their behavior so far shows that cooperation means the Future United Party must unconditionally support the laws or agendas they are determined to pass."

He emphasized, "They persistently try to negotiate with North Korea, and even endure harsh criticism from them. If they showed even 1% of half of that sincerity and patience, the people would suffer less." He expressed regret over the forced passage of the bill, saying, "There are contentious and non-contentious bills, and protecting tenants should not have been a contentious issue."

Rep. Ha said, "If you agree with the purpose, there is room to discuss how the practical effects of the means will appear. When bills go through the subcommittee, members are basically all reasonable, so even if it takes a long time, dialogue leads to compromises. Then, laws with fewer side effects come out, but that group (the Democratic Party) only wants confrontational politics."

Regarding the Future United Party's response, he said, "At the party meeting, the conclusion was not to hold rallies, shave heads, or fast, but to expand contact with the public and increase publicity. Because of past experiences, there was a stronger opinion not to repeat the same mistakes." He added, "It is impossible to recreate the regime just by benefiting from the Democratic Party's mistakes. We must show ourselves as an alternative party," emphasizing, "The party's primary task is to demonstrate that it has the qualifications and ability to be a governing party."

He sent a cooperation love call to the Justice Party. Rep. Ha said, "The Justice Party is also changing a lot, especially after the former Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon's incident. When looking at that incident, the young politicians of the Justice Party had almost no difference in perception from the Future United Party." He added, "The old left and the new left are in conflict, and the new left is showing less dogmatism, so I think there is a need for more active solidarity."

Rep. Ha said, "If we keep voicing the same opinions, naturally we will unite," adding, "The Justice Party has a passive and negative DNA toward solidarity, but for the Justice Party to grow bigger, I hope they do not automatically reject what conservative party members say. Please accept it as a bitter medicine."

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