Kim Jong-in "Please agree to the new party name even if it is somewhat unsatisfactory"

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[Asia Economy Reporters Lee Ji-eun and Kim Hye-min] Kim Jong-in, Emergency Committee Chairman of the United Future Party, asked for agreement on the party name and the revision of the party platform, saying, "Please agree even if you are somewhat dissatisfied."

On the 1st, during the United Future Party's general assembly, Chairman Kim said in his opening remarks, "Of course, the party name and platform prepared by the emergency committee this time may not fully align with each member's individual preferences."

He explained, "The general public is closely watching whether the United Future Party has the ability to bring about change on its own," adding, "Presenting the image of the party's transformation to the public is the most important task." This implies that the revision of the party name and platform is meant to show the change the public desires.

Chairman Kim said, "If a rift occurs here, we must never hear comments like 'I knew it would be like this,'" and earnestly requested, "I sincerely ask the members to face the realistic challenges our party is confronting with a clear mind and agree even if you are somewhat dissatisfied." This statement reflects awareness of opposition to the new party name 'Gukminui Him' (People Power) and the new platform provisions such as the ban on four consecutive terms for National Assembly members.

He said, "Some people talk about the party name this way and that, but it is inevitable that it sounds unfamiliar and hard to pronounce at first," adding, "Please make a rational judgment on what decision is best for the party's current position."

Floor Leader Joo Ho-young said, "There are various pros and cons about the party name both inside and outside the party, but according to our understanding, many think it is a good name," adding, "Some criticize that it is a name used by someone else or that it is awkward to say, but still, many have expressed the opinion to try using it."

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