Lee Gae-ho "Agree with Park Ji-won’s call to expel Gaeddal, Nakddal, and Subak"

Regarding former Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon's return on the 24th after a year of studying in the United States, former National Intelligence Service Director Park Ji-won said, "Let's expel all Gaeddal (hardcore supporters of leader Lee Jae-myung), Nakddal (hardcore supporters of former leader Lee Nak-yeon), and Subak (a derogatory term referring to the non-Lee faction)." In response, Democratic Party lawmaker Lee Gae-ho, affiliated with the pro-Lee Nak-yeon faction, said, "I agree with that statement."

On the 26th, Lee said on BBS's 'Jeon Young-shin's Morning Journal,' "I interpreted former Director Park's remarks as understanding the intentions and passion of hardcore supporters but emphasizing that they should not become a factor that hinders party unity."

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He added, "The party should represent the ordinary majority members, their hidden and sound opinions, to gain the support of the majority of the public. While hardcore fandom contributes to increasing party support to some extent, it also diminishes the support of the general public. Therefore, responsible politicians should guide them in a healthy direction."

Regarding Lee Jae-myung's comment on former leader Lee Nak-yeon's return, saying "Even a blank sheet of paper is easier to lift together," Lee Gae-ho said, "Currently, Lee Jae-myung is leading the party, and although there have been many difficulties, the party is gradually stabilizing. We are forming an innovation committee and making efforts to reform the party. The big idea is that the party should regain stability and unity under Lee's leadership to win next year's general election."

When asked about media predictions that former leader Lee Nak-yeon's return might lead to the consolidation of the non-Lee faction, Lee said, "It seems like a story created by the media. I have not heard of such trends, movements, or discussions."

Regarding the question of whether former leader Lee Nak-yeon could be an alternative leader of the Democratic Party if Lee Jae-myung is detained, Lee responded, "That is a matter to be judged at that time. It seems unlikely to happen. I think it is inappropriate to discuss who might be an alternative or what might happen based on such assumptions now."

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