Jo Gwanghan Criticizes Alternative and Future: "Is Restoring Party Discipline Politics of Fear?"

"Holding Members Accountable for Serious and Clear Violations"

Cho Gwang-han, Supreme Council member of the People Power Party, strongly criticized the party's reform-minded group "Alternative and Future" on July 7, stating, "How can a political party restoring its discipline and order be considered a reign of terror?" He added, "In fact, letting things slide without proper action is truly irresponsible for a political party."

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On the morning of July 7, during a press conference at the National Assembly's Communication Center, Supreme Council member Cho remarked, "It seems that Alternative and Future has yet to be dissolved," and criticized, "Once again today, a faction without alternatives or a future is trying to undermine the leadership like a broken record."

Earlier that day, Alternative and Future held a breakfast meeting at the National Assembly Members' Office and issued a statement, saying, "(Representative Jang Dong-hyuk) refuses to acknowledge differences in political stance and is pursuing a reign of terror and disciplinary politics. We oppose this," adding, "If actions contrary to the perception of the majority of citizens continue, Alternative and Future will not stand idly by."

Regarding this, Supreme Council member Cho said, "It appears that Alternative and Future has no interest in protecting voting rights, ensuring the appointment of a special prosecutor, or restoring the chairmanship of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee, and offers no alternatives whatsoever." He continued, "What party members are truly sick and tired of is precisely this divisive politics."

He went on to say, "When disciplinary procedures are initiated in accordance with party rules and regulations, they distort it as a reign of terror," and called it "an irresponsible and shameless political act." He further stated, "Arguments that disciplinary action is aimed at eliminating political opponents or is a politics of subtraction are nothing but sophistry that distorts the essence of the issue," and questioned, "Is it wrong to hold someone accountable for serious and obvious acts against the party?"

Supreme Council member Cho concluded, "Pushing even concrete and serious disciplinary procedures as political retaliation makes one question whether they possess the basic qualities required of a member of a political party," and said, "If they intend to continue shaking the party without any alternatives or a vision for the future, they should first give up that name."

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