Juntae Park: "Excessive Internal Criticism of Jang's Leadership... Focus Should Be on Exposing Democratic Party Government's Incompetence"

"Nomination Schedule for Local Elections
Not Considered Delayed"

Juntae Park, Chief Secretary to the Leader of the People Power Party, stated on April 26, "The internal criticism toward the party leader and leadership has become excessive," adding, "The line has been crossed."

Park made these remarks at the People Power Party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, in response to ongoing internal criticism surrounding the U.S. visit of Party Leader Donghyeok Jang.

Juntae Park, Secretary to the Party Leader of the People Power Party

He said, "Healthy criticism of the leadership can help strengthen the party," but pointed out, "Making remarks that verge on personal attacks against the party leader ahead of the election is of no benefit to either the party or the election."

He continued, "From now on, every member of the party should focus their abilities on scrutinizing and informing the public about the incompetence and lawlessness of the Democratic Party government," adding, "All of the party leader’s messages will also focus on highlighting the government’s incompetence and the disqualifications of the Democratic Party’s candidate."

Previously, Jang faced allegations of exaggerating the ranks of U.S. officials he met during his 10-day, 8-night visit to the United States. In response, he wrote on his social networking service (SNS), "Some media are distorting the essence by claiming I exaggerated job titles," and added, "The position in question is clearly at the level of assistant secretary or higher."

Meanwhile, Park met with reporters that day and addressed the party's recently recorded lowest approval rating, stating, "Judging the current situation or capabilities of the party based on the figures from a single company could lead to a misinterpretation," adding, "We need to review various surveys comprehensively."

He also said, "Although our party's candidate nomination schedule has been delayed compared to the Democratic Party, when compared to the previous local elections, it is not significantly late," adding, "As most of the candidates are being finalized, we will prepare accordingly." He further mentioned, "The leader is currently handling necessary schedules in private."

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