People Power Party: "Lee Jae-myung, who emphasizes 'growth,' is nothing but 'makeup artistry' without sincere actions"

People Power Party Criticizes Lee Jaemyung's Focus on Growth
Calls for Abandonment of 'Populist Basic Social Series' and Demands Sincere Actions

On the 23rd, the People Power Party responded to Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party of Korea's New Year's press conference, which emphasized pragmatism, saying that if there is no visible change, it would be close to a 'political disguise.'

Shin Dong-wook, the chief spokesperson for the People Power Party, pointed out regarding Lee's press conference, which highlighted fair growth, corporate competitiveness, capital market advancement, and strengthening the Korea-US alliance, "It is somewhat puzzling that Lee, who has been engrossed in political and ideological struggles for three years since the launch of the Yoon Seok-yeol administration, is now speaking in a manner completely opposite to his previous stance."

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is holding a New Year's press conference at the National Assembly on the 23rd. Photo by Kim Hyun-min

He argued that to prove the truthfulness and sincerity of Lee's press conference, "The Democratic Party must first declare the abolition of the ‘populist basic social series’ such as ▲basic income ▲basic housing ▲local currency, which they have advocated so far," and added, "They should halt the ‘deterioration of the Commercial Act’ opposed by companies and actively pursue ‘tax reform’ such as lowering inheritance tax and corporate tax."

Chief Spokesperson Shin also called for changes in North Korea policy. He stated, "Above all, the submissive North Korea policy that continued during the Democratic Party administration must be abolished," and insisted, "(Lee) must sincerely explain to the public and the media regarding the controversial ‘Ssangbangwool illegal remittance to North Korea’."

He criticized, "Without ‘sincere actions,’ today's press conference by Lee would be nothing more than a ‘political transformation and disguise.’"

Lee held a press conference that day and stated, "Economic stability, recovery, and growth are the most urgent issues now." He conveyed, "Pragmatism beyond ideology and factionalism is the driving force for overcoming crises and achieving growth and development." Regarding his signature agenda, the ‘basic society’ pledge, Lee drew attention by showing a tendency to postpone it, saying, "At this moment, the process of creating is more important than the issue of sharing."

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