Chung Jeong-sik, the Speaker of the National Assembly, congratulated the new leadership of the Justice Innovation Party. He expressed hope that the party would play a significant role in continuing the path of reform to yield tangible benefits for the public.
On July 26, Chung stated on Facebook, "At a time when we must address numerous pressing issues affecting people's livelihoods, it is crucial to produce results that citizens can feel. I wish for the party to further develop as a political entity dedicated to the public's well-being and national interests." He added, "As the Speaker, I will also fulfill my responsibilities to work with the Justice Innovation Party and all other parties to create a National Assembly that opens up a better future for the people."
Meanwhile, the Justice Innovation Party held a national convention the previous day and elected Shin Jang-sik as its new leader. In his acceptance speech, Shin pledged to fully complete judicial reforms and firmly rejected any hostile merger discussions with factions of the Democratic Party, stating, "Discussions based on vision and values are welcome."
Additionally, lawmakers Cha Kyu-geun and Hwang Hyun-seon were elected as the party's supreme council members. Following the convention, the party also appointed key officials, including Jeong Chun-saeng as Secretary General and Kim Seon-min as Policy Committee Chair.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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