Woo Sang-ho: "The Ruling Party's Crisis Management Skills Have Hit Rock Bottom... Ahn Cheol-soo Must Propose a Recovery Plan"

Directly Addressing Ruling Party Discord, Mentioning Ahn Cheol-soo
On US Visit Plans, "If Difficult, Escape Abroad"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jun-yi] Woo Sang-ho, Emergency Response Committee Chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea, directly criticized the ruling party's internal turmoil, saying, "The ruling party's ability to manage the situation has hit rock bottom."

On the 31st, Woo held a press conference at the National Assembly and stated, "Any party can cause confusion, but there should be noticeable direction, leadership, and timing for managing it. Instead, the situation is becoming more chaotic."

The People Power Party recently imposed a 'six-month suspension of party membership' penalty on party leader Lee Jun-seok, leading the party under the leadership of interim party leader and floor leader Kwon Seong-dong. However, Kwon has also faced internal opposition due to controversies such as the presidential office hiring scandal and leaked text messages. Following the consecutive resignations of Supreme Council members Bae Hyun-jin and Jo Su-jin, Kwon also announced his intention to resign as interim party leader on the same day.

Regarding this, Woo said, "What I am paying attention to is the actions of Assemblyman Ahn Cheol-soo," and pointed out, "At least regarding the ruling party's current turmoil, Assemblyman Ahn should present a recovery plan reflecting his own stance."

He continued, "I heard he is going to the United States, but there are interpretations that it is an escape or distancing trip," adding, "Did the unification contribute to President Yoon Seok-yeol's victory? Doesn't Assemblyman Ahn also bear some responsibility for the criticism of the Yoon administration and the ruling party's turmoil?"

He further added, "He is in a position where he should propose a recovery plan and actively engage in managing the situation, but if it is difficult, his going abroad reminds me of his past behavior," and said, "I am curious about what he is thinking."

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