Geum Tae-seop "Emergence of 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Parties? Energies Combine"

Former lawmaker Geum Tae-seop, who is leading discussions on the 'third zone' in politics, hinted at the possibility of unifying the 'third zone' forces by saying, "Energy eventually comes together," in response to concerns that multiple new parties, including lawmaker Yang Hyang-ja's new party, could emerge and cause a 'Hundred Schools of Thought Contend' situation.

On the 15th, on KBS's 'Choi Kyung-young's Strongest Current Affairs,' former lawmaker Geum said, "If energy arises like mushrooms after rain, I find common points there and discuss the differences. I don't think that is difficult."

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Not only former lawmaker Geum but also lawmaker Yang has announced plans to establish a party on the 26th, leading to speculation that not only a third party but also a fourth, fifth, sixth, or seventh party could emerge. In response to the host's question about the challenge of differentiation among them, former lawmaker Geum said, "The important thing is that these energies and momentum do not want to remain in this state. So I think all these movements are good," adding, "Seeing this as the emergence of a fourth, fifth, sixth, or seventh party is just looking at the current phenomenon too narrowly."

When former lawmaker Geum held a forum with Justice Party lawmaker Ryu Ho-jeong on the 13th, some speculated that they might be forming a new party together. This is because the Justice Party is also considering founding a new party as a breakthrough. Former lawmaker Geum said, "Including lawmaker Ryu, politicians from the Justice Party are, cautiously speaking, reflecting on various past activities within the Justice Party and seeking new directions. I know they are meeting, talking, holding events, and having discussions. But just because I held an event with lawmaker Ryu does not mean we are forming a new party together."

He plans to start the party founding process in September. Former lawmaker Geum said, "Founding a party usually involves creating a founding committee and holding a promoter meeting, and legally, the party must be established within six months. We plan to start the founding process around September and complete the work by the end of the year," adding, "Since there will be a general election in April next year, this will allow voters to understand what the new party aims to do."

However, there is considerable criticism that his new party lacks a foundation. In response, former lawmaker Geum said, "Current politicians and political commentators ask if this new party will succeed, noting that there has been no success in the past and that a regional base or a presidential candidate is necessary," adding, "But if these people consider the possibility without focusing on the odds, and imagine a new party with 30 seats that is neither the Democratic Party nor the People Power Party, how would our politics change? It would be very good. It would truly change things."

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