On the 24th, President Yoon Seok-yeol had lunch with People Power Party lawmakers who were defeated or defeated in the April 10 general election and emphasized that it was a ‘community with political destiny.’
Presidential Office Spokesperson Kim Soo-kyung said in a written briefing this afternoon that President Yoon said, “We are a community with a political destiny that is responsible for the livelihood of the people and the future of this country,” adding, “I am grateful to all of you who worked hard and devoted yourself to the country, the people, and the party.” He reportedly said,
The luncheon held at the Blue House guesthouse was prepared to encourage lawmakers who were not nominated or elected in the general election. In his opening remarks, President Yoon said, “It is my duty as president to run state affairs by listening to the opinions of lawmakers who have felt the public sentiment with their whole body on the front lines,” and added, “As we desperately need the wisdom of those who have accumulated abundant experience in the National Assembly and in the field of people’s livelihoods.” “Please share your opinions,” he said.
Spokesperson Kim said that at the event held about two weeks after the crushing defeat in the general election, attendees exchanged opinions on reforming the party and government and had in-depth conversations about the defeat in the general election. President Yoon is said to have listened to the lawmakers’ stories. Representative Choi Jae-hyung emphasized, “We must guarantee diverse voices within the party and unite with as many people who can go with us even if their opinions are different if we have the same goal,” and added, “We must be determined to change and fix everything that has been done so far.” .
Rep. Tae Young-ho said, “We need to consider the vulnerable classes such as immigrants and Chinese compatriots and consider whether we will stick to secularism in an era of low birth rates.” Rep. Seo Byeong-soo said, “As political polarization is serious, the success or failure of the election will depend on how much we can persuade the moderates. We need to expand our reach by embracing people who were alienated and distant from the party.” . Rep. Seo Jeong-sook said, “We need to strengthen communication and create a structure where the content is conveyed well.”
Attending the luncheon on this day were about 50 lawmakers, including Acting People Power Party Chairman Yoon Jae-ok, Policy Committee Chairman Yoo Yu-dong, Acting Secretary-General Bae Jun-young, and Chief Spokesperson Jeong Hee-yong. In the Presidential Office, Chief of Staff Jeong Jin-seok, Policy Director Sung Tae-yoon, National Security Office Director Jang Ho-jin, Senior Secretary for Political Affairs Hong Cheol-ho, Senior Secretary for Public Relations Lee Do-woon, Senior Secretary for Economic Affairs Park Chun-seop, Senior Secretary for Social Affairs Jang Sang-yoon, and Senior Secretary for Science and Technology Park Sang-wook were present.
Jo Hye-sun, Donga.com reporter [email protected]
