Jung Jeom-sik, the floor leader of the People Power Party, will meet with former President Lee Myung-bak on August 31. This meeting follows his recent encounter with former President Park Geun-hye, as he seeks to strengthen connections with former leaders.
The People Power Party announced on August 28 that the meeting is intended as a courtesy visit following Jung's election as floor leader. The party expressed gratitude for Lee's dedicated support during the local elections and aims to promote party unity. After concluding a two-day retreat in Goyang, Jung told reporters, "I will visit on the 31st, and the schedule has been coordinated."
On the previous day, Park attended the retreat, where she urged lawmakers to unite, stating, "The smaller the group, the more we must come together. In difficult times, we need to work in unison under the leadership." Park's attendance at the retreat is notable, marking her first participation since she was the presidential candidate for the Saenuri Party in 2012.
Jung also strongly rebuked the Democratic Party's criticism regarding Park's attendance. He stated, "Not only are they distorting and belittling, but they are also spewing excessive insults. Shouldn't the Democratic Party invite their own former president? I don't understand why they meddle in another party's retreat, but if they are envious, they lose."
Earlier, Democratic Party floor leader Han Byeong-do condemned the event as a "strange regression to the past," criticizing the People Power Party's slogan, "Building Tomorrow on Today," and asserting that there can be no future when a former president has been judicially punished for undermining constitutional order.
Meanwhile, the People Power Party concluded its retreat by committing to focus its efforts on opposing the Lee Jae-myung administration and developing alternatives for people's livelihoods. They also resolved to adopt 133 legislative tasks across seven areas, including 'stabilizing housing prices,' to fulfill their role as the main opposition party.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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