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Lee Jae-myung’s decision to release contaminated water in Japan will be recorded as the ‘second Pacific War’

Lee Jae-myeong, leader of the Democratic Party, attends the Supreme Council meeting held at the office of the National Assembly on the 23rd. [사진=연합뉴스] On the 23rd, Democratic Party representative Lee Jae-myeong criticized Japan’s decision to discharge contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant, saying, “It seems to be recorded as the second Pacific […]

The Democratic Party of Korea Demands Accountability and Resignation Amidst Disruption of 2023 Saemangeum World Scout Jamboree

Democratic Party of Korea demands accountability for disruption of 2023 Saemangeum World Scout Jamboree [Stock photo] The Democratic Party of Korea is demanding answers and accountability following the disruption of the highly anticipated 2023 Saemangeum World Scout Jamboree. In a press conference held at the National Assembly today, Kim Seong-joo, senior vice chairman of the […]

Prosecution Requests Another Arrest Warrant for Independent Lawmakers implicated in Money Envelope Scandal at Democratic Party Convention

The prosecution investigating the money envelope case at the Democratic Party convention has once again requested an arrest warrant for independent lawmakers Yoon Kwan-seok and Lee Seong-man. In June, an arrest warrant was requested but rejected by the National Assembly. However, this time, with the parliamentary session suspended, the court reviewed the case without a […]

Controversy over Proposal to Vote in Proportion to Remaining Life Span: Democratic Party’s Innovation Committee Chair under Fire

Chairman Eun-Kyung Kim of the Democratic Party’s Innovation Committee recently made a statement that sparked controversy. He proposed that voting should be based on remaining life span, causing a division among political leaders. Chairman Kim clarified that his intention was to encourage more young people to get involved in politics, but the ruling party interpreted […]

Jo Jung-sik It’s too early to talk about nominations for next year’s general election… I’ve never heard of the ‘current member’s water change’

On the 30th, Cho Jeong-sik, secretary-general of the Democratic Party, said, “It seems too early to talk about nominations” regarding the nomination rules for the general elections for members of the National Assembly next year. Secretary-General Cho held a press conference at the National Assembly this morning and said, “Even considering the schedule for next […]

The Power of the People: Expressing Dissatisfaction with the De Facto Presidential Election

Power of the People: “Declaration of Discontent with the Presidential Election” Former Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon paid a visit to the grave of former President Kim Dae-jung at Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 28th. During his visit, he held discussions with Seol-Democratic Party lawmakers. In random news, Lee […]