'From Sojusung to Inclusive Growth'... Democratic Party Conducts Lawmaker Survey Ahead of Party Charter Revision

Survey Conducted on Inclusion of 'Basic Income' and 'Efforts to Alleviate Gender Conflict' in the Manifesto

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] The Democratic Party of Korea has begun conducting a survey among its members on whether to retain expressions such as income-led growth in the party’s platform. The party plans to reflect the opinions of its lawmakers. The survey also includes questions on whether to include provisions on easing gender conflicts and basic income in the platform.

According to a survey conducted internally by the Democratic Party on the 27th, the party’s convention preparation committee is asking lawmakers for their opinions on key points of the party platform. Among these is a question about changing the term ‘income-led growth’ to ‘inclusive growth.’

Additionally, there is a proposal to replace chaebol reform with reform targeting conglomerates or large corporations.

The survey also includes questions that attract attention regarding specific policy directions. These include whether the expression upholding the principle of separation of banking and commerce is necessary, guaranteeing the opportunity to own a home based on the principle of one household, one house, and whether emphasizing fiscal soundness and actively emphasizing fiscal policy are seen as conflicting.

The necessity of including provisions on basic income and efforts to ease and resolve gender conflicts in the party platform is also part of the survey.

Kim Seong-ju, chair of the Democratic Party’s platform subcommittee, said, “A survey on the platform amendment is being conducted among all lawmakers. If the majority agree, changes may be made, and if not, the current platform may be maintained.”

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