Jeong Seong-ho: "I hope Lee Nak-yeon and Lee Jae-myung meet soon to unite around the leader"

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"Demonizing Lee Nak-yeon? That's Not True"

Jeong Seong-ho, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, recently urged former leader Lee Nak-yeon, who returned from the United States, to meet quickly with leader Lee Jae-myung.

On the 29th, Jeong appeared on MBC Radio's 'Kim Jong-bae's Focus' and said, "The Democratic Party is currently in a serious crisis," adding, "It would be good if they could meet with leader Lee Jae-myung soon and unite under the leadership of the representative to overcome the situation where the Yoon Seok-yeol administration is pressuring the opposition party by mobilizing the prosecution and the Board of Audit and Inspection."

Jeong Seong-ho, member of the Democratic Party of Korea. [Image source=Yonhap News]

He said, "Among party members, there are quite a few who cherish former leader Lee Nak-yeon and hope he will play a role," adding, "However, I expect that role to promote unity among Democratic Party lawmakers and supporters for party integration and victory in next year's general election, rather than causing division."

Regarding criticism from pro-Lee Nak-yeon factions accusing Lee Jae-myung's strong supporters of 'demonizing Lee Nak-yeon,' Jeong said, "I do not understand who on earth is demonizing former leader Lee Nak-yeon," and added, "These are words from those who do not support the Democratic Party and aim to divide it."

Jeong emphasized, "Since the presidential election, I have never criticized former leader Lee Nak-yeon even once," and "I have always personally thought he is a very necessary person for our party."

He continued, "Many things happened during the primary process, but that is in the past," adding, "It is not desirable to bring up issues of who is responsible or not now."

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