Democratic Party of Korea Leaders Discuss Legal Issues
During a lunch meeting in Seoul on July 28, Democratic Party of Korea leader Lee Jae-myung and former leader Lee Nak-yeon engaged in a discussion about the current legal challenges facing the party. Former leader Lee Nak-yeon expressed concern about the feasibility of holding a general election given the ongoing court appearances. He emphasized the importance of addressing the legal issues at hand.
Concerns Raised About Suppressed Democracy Within Party
During an interview on SBS Radio’s ‘Kim Tae-hyun’s Political Show’, former representative Lee Nak-yeon highlighted concerns about the suppression of democracy within the party. He pointed out that issues were being overlooked by the party’s lawmakers and attributed their silence to concerns about nomination and potential backlash from die-hard supporters. He expressed disappointment in the manipulation and lack of action by the party members, calling for stricter measures to address hostile and violent behavior.
Addressing the issue of hostile behavior, former representative Lee Nak-yeon suggested that implementing measures to ban or expel those who used hostile and violent terms excessively could serve as a deterrent. He also shared insights into his recent meeting with the former Chairman of the Emergency Response Committee, Kim Jong-in, while also hinting at his ongoing commitment to serving the country.
Potential Political Shift Sparks Speculation
Speculation has arisen about the potential formation of a new party as former leader Lee Nak-yeon has expressed cautious opinions about his future within the Democratic Party. While many in the opposition remain uncertain about his next steps, his past track record and significant roles within the party have raised doubts about the likelihood of his departure. Former National Assembly Secretary General Yoo In-tae emphasized the historical cautiousness and moderation exhibited by former representative Lee Nak-yeon, shedding light on the seriousness of his approach to political decisions.
On July 28, Democratic Party of Korea leader Lee Jae-myung (left) and former leader Lee Nak-yeon take a commemorative photo before a lunch meeting somewhere in Seoul./Democratic Party
Lee Nak-yeon, former leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, told Representative Lee Jae-myeong, “We are going to court several days a week right now, so it is natural to worry about whether we can hold a general election in the this situation.”
When asked on SBS Radio’s ‘Kim Tae-hyun’s Political Show’ that day, ‘What are the issues that the party’s lawmakers are not addressing?’, former representative Lee said, “There democracy within the party has been suppressed.” On the 28th, he attended the Lee Nak-related think tank forum and even mentioned ‘judicial risk’ two days after pointing out CEO Lee’s leadership problems.
When asked, ‘Why do you think the lawmakers are keeping quiet?’ he said, “It could be because their nomination is at stake or because they are afraid of being angered by die-hard supporters.” He criticized them for “manipulating them. .”
As for the so-called “dog girl” supporters, former representative Lee also said, “They are terribly hostile and violent.”
Former representative Lee said, “But why can’t it be removed?” and he added, “If hostile and violent terms were banned or those who used them excessively, even on the bulletin board of party members, were expelled, there would be a lot of deterrence. have been achieved.”
When asked, ‘What do you think CEO Lee should do?’ he replied, “I’ve waited a long time,” and “I don’t want to talk about that anymore.”
Former CEO Lee also revealed that he recently met with the former Chairman of the Emergency Response Committee, Kim Jong-in. Regarding discussions about creating a new party, he said, “I didn’t say anything like that,” but he left room to say, “I always think about what I can do for the country.”
There are many cautious opinions in the opposition about whether former leader Lee will withdraw from the Democratic Party and form a new party. In the past, he remained in the Democratic Party during the split between the Uri Party and the People’s Party. Many in the opposition see the prospect of him leaving the party as low, as he served as the first Prime Minister of the Moon Jae-in administration and leader of the Democratic Party.
Former National Assembly Secretary General Yoo In-tae appeared on CBS Radio’s ‘Kim Hyun-jung’s News Show’ and said, “(Former Representative Lee) was originally a so-called very cautious and moderate person .” Former President Yoo said, “Yesterday, ‘Are you going to have a match with (Lee Jae-myung)?’ “Then he seriously replied, ‘That’s how they push it.'”
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