People Power Party and People Party Merger Talks... Drifting Without Finding a 'Consensus'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] The People Power Party and the People’s Party continued their working-level negotiations on the merger on the 20th but failed to reach an agreement.

On this day, the negotiation teams led by Representative Seong Il-jong of the People Power Party and Floor Leader Kwon Eun-hee of the People’s Party met at the National Assembly to continue working-level talks regarding the merger.

Earlier, the People’s Party proposed to the People Power Party a plan based on the party platform, policies, and party constitution that included changes and innovations related to the merger. The People Power Party appeared to show that discussions on this matter had not sufficiently progressed.

After the negotiations ended, Floor Leader Kwon said, “We held discussions today, but no agreements were reached. The People Power Party needs more internal communication, so they will proceed with related discussions, and the People’s Party will maintain frequent communication with the People Power Party before next week’s regular meeting, striving to make more progress next week.”

Representative Seong said, “We had many discussions but did not reach a conclusion. We will report to the leadership of both parties, and after reporting, we will consult again with Director Kwon and decide based on the results of that communication.”

Previously, both sides agreed in last week’s meeting to further adjust the presidential election regulations and to form a subcommittee to discuss amendments on agreed matters such as changes to the party platform and policies.

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