People Power Party Establishes 'Public Office Candidate Capacity Building TF'

Including Educational Functions in Qualification Exams

Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 19th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] The People Power Party is establishing a ‘Public Office Candidate Competency Enhancement TF’. This is to discuss the introduction of a qualification exam for public office candidates, a pledge made by Representative Lee Jun-seok. As some within the party opposed the idea, a compromise was reached to include an ‘education function’ within the TF.

On the 19th, the People Power Party’s Supreme Council placed the establishment of the TF on the agenda and proceeded with discussions. The original name was ‘Public Office Candidate Qualification Exam TF’. In his opening remarks, Representative Lee explained the background of the discussion, saying, "In politics, the simple yet fundamental logic that those who receive a salary from taxes should naturally have at least the minimum competency required for the job has been rejected." After the meeting, he told reporters, "There is an intention to generally improve the abilities of those running for public office and to provide a good education program, so it was decided that mentioning that part together would be better, which is why the name was changed," adding, "Most candidates will pass the exam."

Meanwhile, as decided by the Supreme Council on the same day, People Power Party lawmakers and heads of party member councils will be allowed to hold positions and roles in the presidential candidates’ camps within the party. However, those holding party positions such as members of the primary preparation committee, leadership, or floor leadership are excluded.

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