Jokuk, Volunteering as 'Democratic Party Supporter'... Lee Jae-myung Says "Let's Win Together"

Cho Kuk Visits Lee Jae-myung as Representative of Cho Kuk Innovation Party
Lee: "Same Challenges... Yoon Administration's Tyranny Must End"

Former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk, who founded the 'Joguk Innovation Party,' joined hands with Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea. Launching a campaign to judge the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, the Joguk Innovation Party plans to support the Democratic Party's victory from the sidelines.

On the 5th, Lee Jae-myung and Cho Kuk, leader of the Joguk Innovation Party, met at the National Assembly. The meeting was arranged when Cho visited Lee for a courtesy call, during which both strongly criticized the current administration. Lee emphasized, "The task given to all of us is the same," adding, "It is to end the tyranny of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, judge it, and bring hope to the people."

Cho Kuk, leader of the Cho Kuk Innovation Party, is looking at Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, who is speaking at the Democratic Party leader's office in the National Assembly on the 5th. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

Cho said, "The Democratic Party is the main force of the pro-democracy progressive camp with a proud history and tradition," and added, "The Joguk Innovation Party, as a newly established party, will take the lead in fighting for the early end of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration and prosecutorial dictatorship."

In particular, he stated, "The Joguk Innovation Party will boldly carry out campaigns that the Democratic Party may be cautious about even if it has the will," listing slogans such as 'Early End to Prosecutorial Dictatorship,' 'Bring Kim Geon-hee to Court,' and 'Direct Election of Prosecutor General.' He also stressed, "We will get all pro-democracy progressive voters to come to the polls," and urged, "The Democratic Party should expand to the broad center to win votes from moderates and rational conservatives in constituencies."

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is shaking hands with Cho Kuk, leader of the Cho Kuk Innovation Party, who visited the National Assembly on the 5th to offer congratulations on his inauguration. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

After their public remarks, the two had about 10 minutes of private conversation. When Lee emphasized, "We must unite and cooperate to win the general election that judges the Yoon Suk-yeol administration," Cho reportedly responded, "Let's unite and cooperate like the 'crab formation' (Hakikjin)."

Han Min-soo, a Democratic Party spokesperson who was present, told reporters, "We shared the urgent need for the Democratic Party and the Joguk Innovation Party to win the general election," adding, "The intention is to unite and cooperate." Although Cho's remarks were interpreted as a willingness to take the lead in 'side support' for the Democratic Party's constituency candidates, Han Min-soo drew a line, saying there were no specific discussions such as 'constituency election alliances.'

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