"President Who Forgot Promise... Baek Jong-hoon Leaves Democratic Party Today"

"Current feelings: Inexpressible pain and sorrow coexist"

Baek Jong-hoon, a member of the Daegu Suseong District Council who left the Democratic Party. Photo by Suseong District Council

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Young-eun] On the 13th, Baek Jong-hoon, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea representing Suseong District in Daegu, left the Democratic Party, saying, "The Democratic Party and the President have forgotten the promises they initially made."

Baek, who submitted his resignation by registered mail, stated in his publicly released "Statement of Resignation" on the same day, "I, Baek Jong-hoon, wish to leave the Democratic Party, with which I have grown close," adding, "The feelings I have now, having to leave the party that gave me the opportunity to start my political career and to hold the heavy position of a lawmaker, are filled with pain and sorrow beyond words."

He continued, "The President's inaugural promise that 'opportunities will be equal, processes will be fair, and results will be just' has caused greater disappointment to the public through many incidents, including the case involving former Blue House Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs Cho Kuk," and criticized, "The promise to become the President for all of Korea, regardless of party or ideology, was not kept, leading to unprecedented division and conflict that split the people."

Baek also said, "Seeing the metropolitan leaders from the Democratic Party, who claimed to represent women's rights, repeatedly protect our side in sexual crime cases by insulting victims and neglecting the situation, the words 'inhumane' and 'Ashitabi' came to mind," and added, "The Democratic Party of Korea has now lost its diversity."

He further stated, "Ultimately, the Democratic Party, which fails to break free from its framework and denies opportunities based on whether one is pro- or anti-Moon faction, is no longer acceptable," and expressed hope that "through this painful decision, the Democratic Party, which I cherished and loved, will at least take a moment to reflect." Regarding his future plans, he said, "I will consider how to serve my constituents and the residents of Suseong District as an independent."

Meanwhile, with Baek's resignation, who entered politics in 2015, the Daegu Suseong District Council now consists of 9 members from the Democratic Party, 9 from the People Power Party, 1 from the Justice Party, and 1 independent member.

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