Jokuk, the former leader of the Jokuk Innovation Party, has returned to party duties as the head of the Innovation Policy Institute. This comes about two months after he stepped down from his leadership position following his defeat in the June 3 by-elections.
On July 27, Jokuk stated, "I will support the activities of the new party leadership centered around Representative Shin Jang-sik and work on developing a vision and policies that will open the future of the party."
He added, "Many citizens expect the Innovation Party to provide a vision and policies that can change the world. I will collaborate with academia, experts, and civil society to transform the party into a strong think tank that uncovers and connects progressive visions and values of the era."
Meanwhile, the Innovation Party held a national convention on July 25, establishing a new leadership under Shin. Representatives Cha Gyu-geun and Hwang Hyun-seon were elected as new supreme council members, while Jeong Chun-saeng was appointed as secretary-general and Kim Seon-min as the chair of the policy committee.
Additionally, the Innovation Party set up a National Situation Room for Prosecutorial Reform in the National Assembly's Rotunda Hall stairs, pressing for the passage of a bill to amend the Criminal Procedure Act. The Democratic Party plans to hold a plenary session this week to address the proposed amendments, which focus on separating investigation and prosecution.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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