Lee Jae-myung: "The Democratic Party Should Take the Lead Role in National Governance"

Workshop of 169 Opposition Lawmakers for 2 Days and 1 Night
Lee: "Let's Move Forward Together Toward a Reliable Governing Party"
Park: "A Hopeless 'No-Answer Regime'... Must Be Stopped"

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, said at a gathering of lawmakers ahead of the September regular session of the National Assembly, "If the government cannot do it, the National Assembly must, and within the National Assembly, our Democratic Party, which feels an infinite responsibility for state affairs, should take responsibility."

On the afternoon of the 29th, at the '2024 Regular Session Democratic Party Lawmakers Workshop' held at the Nest Hotel in Incheon, Lee said, "A medical crisis threatening the lives of the people has recently begun, and the tragic lives of the people are unfolding painfully." He added, "The function of checking and monitoring state affairs is basic, but beyond that, the National Assembly, and within it the Democratic Party, should play the role of the rudder and leader of state affairs," and said, "We must also speed up the handling of insufficient livelihood bills." Furthermore, he said, "It would be good if we all join hands and move forward toward becoming a more reliable ruling party."

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, and Park Chan-dae, floor leader, along with 169 Democratic Party lawmakers, attended the 2024 Regular National Assembly Lawmaker Workshop held on the 29th at Nest Hotel in Yeongjongdo, Jung-gu, Incheon.
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On the same day, Lee also made a request to the government and the ruling party. He pointed out, "The government and ruling party, which should lead the country, are irresponsibly neglecting all matters," and asked, "How can this society operate properly?" He then said, "I hope you take a progressive stance and take the lead in resolving the pressing livelihood issues," and added, "Please do not just oppose opposition party proposals and leave the people's suffering unattended."

Park Chan-dae, floor leader of the Democratic Party, took a sharper stance against the Yoon Seok-youl administration. Park emphasized, "During the 2 years and 4 months of the Yoon administration, livelihoods have collapsed and the economy is bankrupt," and said, "Claiming fiscal austerity, they have proposed a budget for tax cuts for the ultra-rich next year while never failing to blame the previous administration." He continued, "It is truly a hopeless 'no-answer administration' and a really irresponsible 'blame-others administration.'"

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, and Park Chan-dae, floor leader, along with others, are holding placards and taking a group photo at the 2024 Regular National Assembly Members Workshop held at Nest Hotel in Yeongjongdo on the 29th.
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He also said, "We must stop the reckless actions of the Yoon administration," and added, "There are really many tasks ahead, such as solving the people's problems of making a living." He further said, "A dream dreamed by one person may be a fleeting illusion, but a dream dreamed together by many becomes reality."

The Democratic Party discussed operational plans and legislative tasks in preparation for the September regular session of the National Assembly on this day. The workshop is held over one night and two days, from this day until the morning of the 30th.

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