Jang Kyung-tae: "'586' Must Also Compete, Will Nominate Candidates for Generational Balance" Declaration as Top Member of the Opposition Party

Jang Kyung-tae Challenges for Democratic Party Supreme Council Member
"Democratic Party Must Escape Being a Privileged, Hypocritical Party"
"Balanced Nomination Not Exceeding 50% for Any Specific Generation"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] On the 10th, Jang Kyung-tae, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, said, "‘586 (people in their 50s, who entered university in the 1980s, born in the 1960s)’ must also compete. We will start a generational balance nomination system where no specific generation exceeds 50%, laying the foundation for generational change, era change, and political change." Jang, who declared his candidacy for the Supreme Council member, also emphasized, "Exceeding three terms in the same region should be subject to even stricter standards for review and evaluation."

At a press conference held at the National Assembly Communication Office that morning, Jang said, "Now is the time to give up vested interests and take on new challenges in difficult areas to open the way for political change." He added, "The Democratic Party has a history of overcoming despair and difficulties by getting closer to party members through innovation and reform during tough times, and getting closer to the people through the dedication and efforts of party members."

Jang said, "There was an ordinary young party member. Starting as a university student volunteer, even without recognition, they hung banners, carried chairs, and stood with the Democratic Party." He added, "I believe young people should be political subjects, not just on the periphery of politics, so I have always sought challenges and stood with the Democratic Party."

He said, "In the past, our Democratic Party succeeded. It was a party that communicated with citizens against authoritarianism and regionalism, and protected South Korean democracy during historical crises." However, he added, "What about the Democratic Party today? The people and party members criticize it as a vested-interest party, a double standard party, and an old-fashioned party."

Jang emphasized, "Not only has the party become distant from the people and failed to actively communicate with party members, but it is also hesitant and cautious in promoting livelihood and reform policies. Innovation in the Democratic Party must begin with giving up what it has." He also pledged Δ building a Democratic Party Cyworld for communication Δ a 24-hour streaming service for the Democratic Party Δ forming special committees for party member communication and youth talent development.

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