Justice Party expects cooperation, not legislative dominance, from Song Young-gil, new Democratic Party leader

Jeong Yi-dang, leader of the Justice Party, who marked one month in office, is answering questions at a press conference held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 28th of last month. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Daehyun] The Justice Party mentioned to Song Young-gil, the newly appointed leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, that they "expect a politics of communication and cooperation that can take responsibility for the lives of citizens."

On the 2nd, Lee Dong-young, the chief spokesperson of the Justice Party, stated in a commentary, "We look forward to a relationship between the ruling and opposition parties that can enhance the role of the National Assembly and politics in creating agreed-upon changes."

He also urged, "As the ruling party with a massive 174 seats, it should actively work not on legislative dominance for fervent supporters, but on urgent livelihood measures such as the Loss Compensation Act and fundamental alternatives to solve real estate inequality issues."

Earlier that day, newly appointed leader Song secured first place with 35.60% of the vote in the combined results of delegate and party member votes as well as party member and public opinion polls at the national delegate convention held at the Democratic Party of Korea headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul.

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