Cho Kuk Urges Kim Minseok to Instruct Democratic Party to Refrain from Indiscreet Remarks... Calls for Reform Timetable Over Chuseok Holiday

"The ruling Democratic Party keeps stumbling"


"Must make it clear they will not engage in 'politics of exclusion'"

Cho Kuk, Head of the Policy Innovation Research Institute at the Cho Kuk Innovation Party, on the 23rd called on the Democratic Party leadership, including Chairman Kim Minseok, to “make it clear that they will not engage in a ‘politics of exclusion’ that divides the progressive democratic camp from within in the future.”

On this day, through social media, Head Cho criticized the Democratic Party leadership and also demanded that they present a concrete timetable regarding reform agendas. He pointed out that, separate from the efforts to renew such as the decline in President Lee Jaemyung’s approval ratings, the announcement of a press conference and resignation of the chief of staff, and changes in state policy direction, “the Democratic Party, the ruling party, continues to make blunders.”

He stated, “It is a serious problem that there is such a disconnect between the president and the Democratic Party,” and stressed, “First of all, Chairman Kim Minseok and the Democratic Party leadership must make it clear that they will not pursue a politics of exclusion that divides the progressive democratic camp from within.”

Jokuk, Head of Policy Innovation Research Institute at Jokuk Innovation Party

Head Cho remarked, “Have we not seen enough evidence that the politics of exclusion eats away at the president’s driving force for governance and undermines the power of unity and solidarity? They may set forth the justification of ‘protect the president,’ but in reality, as long as they continue to pursue the interests of themselves and their factions while attacking their fellow members, there is no hope.” He continued, “I urge the Democratic Party leadership to instruct the entire party to refrain from making unauthorized remarks.”

He also called on them to present a timeline for reforms.

Head Cho stated, “During the upcoming holiday season, I hope the Democratic Party leadership will reflect on the previous presidential campaign pledges and the 123 key state tasks listed on the Presidential Office’s website, and as soon as the holidays are over, present a ‘timetable for reform agendas’ to the public. Implementing the presidential campaign pledges and state policy tasks is truly the driving force for recovering public support for the administration and for victory in the 2028 general elections.” He also emphasized, regarding the resolution of inequality, that “these are matters to which the ruling party must actively respond.”

Head Cho added, “If the Democratic Party presents a concrete timetable for reforms, the Cho Kuk Innovation Party will be a strong ally on the path to reform. At the same time, if they go in the wrong direction, we will firmly assume the role of a red team. After the Chuseok holidays, I look forward to cooperating in forging a path to success together.”

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