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Posted 2024.02.15 1.25pm Modified 2024.02.15 1.25pm
Lee Jun-seok, co-representative of the New Reform Party, will make a general statement at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, on the morning of the 14th. / Photo = News 1 Lee Jun-seok, co-representative of the New Reform Party, pointed to former Justice Party lawmaker Ryu Ho-jeong as the cause of the growing number of people leaving the party after merging with opposition forces on the 15th.
Representative Lee appeared on SBS Radio’s ‘Kim Tae-hyun’s Political Show’ on the 15th and was asked whether the number of people leaving the party is increasing because of former lawmaker Ryu Ho-jeong, and he replied : “You can look at it this way.” He said: “I recruited Representative Ryu Ho-jeong during the merger process with New Choice, not because I liked his ideas and policies.”
Rep. Lee distanced himself from former lawmaker Ryu, saying, “It will be difficult for him to assume a dominant position” within the party. He added: “From the main party position, (former) MP Ryu’s policy proposals or opinions will not be reflected much,” adding: “This is because the main party members did not understand why former MP Ryu decided to join this party.” path.” he did.
In response to the host’s question: “Do the leadership, including co-representative Lee Nak-yeon of the New Reform Party and senior members of the committee, have the same thoughts?”, he replied: “Former Congressman Ryu’s recommendation does not emerged during the debate.” selection of party officials.” The previous day, on the same radio program, former MP Ryu had stated: “Now we have decided to unite into one entity, and since we have decided to do it together, I hope we can do well”, and “The more acute the conflict, the more I will have an attitude of moderation and coexistence.”
Seulgi Lee, Hankyung.com reporter seulkee@hankyung.com
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