The Democratic Party on August 29 dismissed rumors of a merger with former Reform Party leader Lee Jun-seok, labeling them as "fake news."
Shin Hyun-young, a spokesperson for the Democratic Party, stated in a media announcement, "The recent claims of a merger between Lee Jun-seok and the Democratic Party, raised by some YouTube channels, are completely unfounded."
She added, "We urge the media to be cautious in their reporting to prevent the spread of baseless speculation and misinformation."
Meanwhile, Lee Jun-seok resigned from his position as leader of the Reform Party on August 26. There have been reports of conflicts between him and the party leadership.
Kim Min-seok, the leader of the Democratic Party, has been advocating for a strategy that encompasses moderate and rational conservative factions.
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