Jang Kyung-tae: "The Meeting of Lee Nak-yeon and Lee Jun-seok is 'Nakseok Alliance'... Nakseokism"

Former Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon has been expressing his intention to form a new party day after day, and with the possibility of meeting former People Power Party leader Lee Jun-seok also open, the so-called 'Nak-Jun Alliance' possibility is growing. In this context, Jang Kyung-tae, a Supreme Council member of the Democratic Party, criticized it as a "Nak-Seok Alliance."

On the 11th, Jang said on SBS's 'Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show,' "I rather think the media is overly encouraging talk about the new party. Now it's about the Nak-Seok Alliance, former leader Lee Nak-yeon meeting former leader Lee Jun-seok," expressing his critical view.

Jang Kyung-tae, member of the Democratic Party of Korea./Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

Former leader Lee Nak-yeon said in a media interview the day before that he would meet former leader Lee Jun-seok when the time comes, leaving the possibility open, and Lee Jun-seok also hinted at the possibility of a meeting. Regarding the formation of the 'Nak-Jun Alliance' atmosphere, Jang said, "I see it as a Nak-Seok Alliance," adding, "If you put it differently, it becomes Nak-Seok-ism. What happens with Nak-Seok-ism? Warning, we need to be cautious. Therefore, it is Nak-Seok-ism," he pointed out.

At the same time, he raised his voice toward former leader Lee Nak-yeon, saying he should not leave the party. He said, "I naturally hope he does not leave," adding, "Former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon, who served under the Moon Jae-in government and the Democratic Party government, can offer affectionate criticism toward the party."

Jang said, "(Former leader Lee) naturally gives heartfelt advice and criticism out of love for the Democratic Party, and considering that, I believe he still has affection and a role to play in the party."

However, when the host asked if there is any room to open a space for former leader Lee Nak-yeon, he said, "We certainly respect the role and status that former leader Lee Nak-yeon holds, and we also respect members who act according to principles and common sense. However, there are many other members as well, and no one can be given special treatment," adding, "We give sufficient courtesy and respect, but members who follow principles and common sense, as well as ordinary members, should be treated equally and fairly."

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