Despite Chairman Kim Jong-in's Resignation, People Power Party Continues 'Walking with the Weak' Activities

Members of the People Power Party's Committee for Accompanying the Vulnerable held a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Hall on the 22nd. (Photo by Kim Mi-ae)

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] The Committee for Accompanying the Underprivileged (Yakdong), established by former Emergency Response Committee Chairman Kim Jong-in, announced on the 22nd that it will continue its activities under the next leadership of the People Power Party.

Kim Mi-ae, a member of the National Assembly and chairperson of Yakdong, held a press conference to report on their activities and said, "This organization will not disappear just because former Chairman Kim Jong-in has changed," adding, "There will be no suspension of activities."

Former Chairman Kim Jong-in led the People Power Party with the core slogan of "Accompanying the Underprivileged." In September of last year, the establishment of Yakdong was explicitly stipulated in the party regulations.

Since beginning activities in November of last year, Yakdong has gathered citizens' opinions through on-site meetings and receiving reports, and has proposed 11 bills. Among these, three have passed the plenary session.

A representative example is the so-called "Jeong-in Act" (Amendment to the Special Act on the Punishment of Child Abuse Crimes), which passed the plenary session earlier this year. This act added the crime of child abuse homicide, prompted by the "Jeong-in case."

Assemblywoman Kim said, "We will continue to recruit additional members for committees that are lacking and will actively add new members when the next party leader is newly formed," adding, "Once the COVID-19 situation eases, we plan to accompany delivery workers on-site for a day."

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