Seong Il-jong: "Lee Jun-seok, founding a new party will not be easy... a path of hardship"

"Handonghun Can Talk with Lee Junseok... Will Be the Center of News"

Seong Il-jong, a member of the People Power Party, stated that the 'Han Dong-hoon Emergency Committee' could "definitely engage in dialogue" with the non-mainstream faction, including former leader Lee Jun-seok.

On the 22nd, Seong appeared on YTN Radio's 'News King Park Ji-hoon' and said, "We should focus on winning the general election rather than individual thoughts or political gains."

Seong Il-jong, member of the People Power Party. [Image source=Yonhap News]

Regarding former leader Lee Jun-seok preparing to establish a new party, Seong said, "He must be well aware that founding a party is not easy," adding, "In reality, founding a party has never succeeded in Korea's two-party political system unless there is an outstanding presidential candidate or a regional base."

He continued, "(Lee) was one of the key figures who, as a party leader in his 30s, brought about the current administration and likely has an attachment to the party," and predicted, "Since he is also active as a newsmaker, if Han Dong-hoon and Lee Jun-seok meet together, they could be at the center of the news." He then urged Lee once again, saying, "Founding a party is a very difficult task, a path of hardship," and "It is much easier to join and work within the party."

Seong emphasized that Han Dong-hoon, former Minister of Justice, as the emergency committee chairman, plays a role in restoring the party's identity. He said, "In fact, under the presidential system, the ruling party inevitably has to cooperate with the opposition to some extent," but added, "However, the party must represent the people's voice and demand that the president reflect it in policies."

He added, "Han has his own principles. Also, would the president want to operate in a strictly vertical manner?" and evaluated, "Han is suitable as a channel to boldly convey the people's opinions to the presidential office."

Regarding the Democratic Party's reaction to the launch of the 'Han Dong-hoon Emergency Committee,' including phrases like 'Hannattaeng (Thank you if Han Dong-hoon comes out),' Seong said, "Their boasting itself is a sign of fear," and criticized, "The Democratic Party paved the highway that led Han to become the emergency committee chairman."

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