Conflict within the party is being expressed in earnest ahead of the large-scale ‘outside battle’ of the Democratic Party scheduled for the 4th. Although the party leadership encouraged lawmakers to participate, it was pointed out that the external struggle was inappropriate not only within the non-myung faction (Lee Jae-myung) but also within the pro-myung faction. (Lee Jae-myung). People’s power took aim at Representative Lee Jae-myung and the Democratic Party and fiercely criticized it as “Homeland Defense Season 2”.
Representative Jo Eung-cheon of the Democratic Party, who is classified as a screamer, said on KBS radio on the 2nd, “This outdoor rally can be very dangerous.” This is because there is an anti-combative character in a situation where the pressure is at its peak.” He continued, “It can be seen that the entire Democratic Party is united and bulletproof again.” .
Park Ji-won, the former head of the National Intelligence Service, also pointed out on MBC radio the same day, “The fight outside the field should not be long,” and “the most powerful place is the opposition for fighting inside the hospital. ” Representative Jeong Seong-ho, chairman of the pro-Myeong faction, objected on YTN radio the day before, saying, “A continuous battle off the field is not desirable.”
On the other hand, in the pro-myeong circles with a strong bias, voices called for ‘presence’. Rep. Park Bum-gye, chairman of the party’s Prosecuting Dictatorship Committee, said on CBS radio, “Even if you have a schedule, you have to put it aside,” and Rep. Ahn Min- seok also on YTN radio, “You have to fight together with the people.”
Jin-seok Jeong, chairman of the People’s Power Emergency Response Committee, speaks at the Emergency Response Committee meeting held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul on the 2nd. 2023.2.2 News 1In the power of the people, “Why is the majority party fighting outside the hall?” Jin-seok Jeong, chairman of the Emergency Response Committee, said at the party meeting that day, “It is an over-the-counter fight that is sure to become Season 2 of defending the country.” Ho-young Joo, the floor leader, said, “Looking at the attitude of the Democratic Party, it seems very likely that it will become a politically contested National Assembly (even in February) .”
Reporter Heo Dong-joon hungry@donga.com
