People Power Party Four-Term Lawmakers Meet... "Will Request Regular Meetings with the Party Leader"

"It Will Be Difficult to Win the General Elections in This Direction"

Senior lawmakers of the People Power Party with four or more terms demanded on August 26 that Representative Jang Donghyuk hold regular meetings with veteran members. Regarding recent party disciplinary actions, they decided to deliver their view that such issues should be reviewed cautiously during the retrial process, as hasty decisions could undermine party unity and cohesion.

After a meeting of veteran lawmakers at the National Assembly that day, Lee Jongbae told reporters, "Many lawmakers said that if the party situation continues like this, it will be difficult to win the general election," adding, "We agreed that there should be a meeting between the party leader and the senior lawmakers, and that this should be held on a regular basis."

Lee Jongbae, member of the People Power Party. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

Lee continued, "In the past, we asked the party leader to hold a joint meeting of the supreme council and veteran lawmakers, and although the leader agreed, it never happened. Since this is not an obligation stipulated in the party constitution or regulations, this time we are specifically requesting the establishment of veteran lawmakers' meetings."

Regarding the recent disciplinary actions by the party’s ethics committee, Lee said, "The majority view was that these actions could threaten party unity and cohesion," adding, "Since there will be another opportunity to make a judgment during the retrial process, we are asking for careful consideration." He added, "There was also the opinion that even the lawmakers subject to disciplinary action should make a greater effort for party unity."

The meeting did not discuss the matter of Representative Jang's position or the content of his press conference marking his first anniversary in office. As for the recent mention by Jang of the 'veteran lawmakers not seeking re-election,' Lee clarified, "Not all senior members oppose Representative Jang's line," and said, "The aim is to exchange views for the development of the party and victory in the next general election."

Of the 19 veteran lawmakers with four or more terms, nine attended the meeting: Cho Baesook, Na Kyungwon, Yoo Eu-dong, Kim Sanghoon, Joo Hoeyoung, Yoon Jaeok, Kim Kiheon, Park Daechul, and Lee Jongbae. The senior lawmakers plan to meet again soon or separately gather opinions and make their voices heard on current party issues.

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