Vice-chairman of the National Assembly who left the largest opposition party and joined the ruling party = South Korea

National Assembly Vice-President Kim Yong-Ji, who served as the first Minister of Employment and Labor under the previous Moon Jae-in government and served four terms as a lawmaker, joined the ruling People's Power party on the 4th. Lee Jae-myung (Lee Jae-myung)
This happened two weeks after he left the party in opposition to the election of an official candidate by the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), the largest opposition party centered on the Democratic Party of Japan. Han Dong-hoon, chairman of the ruling party's emergency response committee, is from Seoul.
At the joining ceremony held at the party building, he presented Vice Chairman Kim with a party jumper and a bouquet of flowers, saying, ``Vice Chairman Kim is a politician with common sense.He is a big-name politician who has always conducted his political activities based on rationality.'' ”
welcomed the party. In addition, Yun Jae-ok, the ruling party floor leader, said, ``He is a well-respected person who has carried out rational and balanced parliamentary political activities,'' and added, ``Parliamentary politics must be restored.''
Despite this, I believe that Vice Chairman Kim will make a great contribution through his outstanding management and ability." In response, Vice Chairman Kim said, ``Since the party accepted me, I think I have a role to play.''
"I worked hard to get here," and added, "I will do my best to win this election." He continued, ``I believe that politicians must work for the development of the country and the improvement of the quality of life of the people.
"We must not allow it to become a tool for self-interest," he said in a roundabout way, criticizing the Democratic Party, which is experiencing conflict between factions. After the party induction ceremony, Vice Chairman Kim told reporters, ``I also want to join the Democratic Party.''
I believe that there are ``conservatives'' and ``progressives'' in the ruling party,'' he said.
, various intermediate forces are required. ``Let's walk together'' was the phrase that resonated with me the most.'' Meanwhile, Vice Speaker Kim met with National Assembly Speaker Kim Jinpyo on the same day and resigned from his position as National Assembly Vice Speaker.
I plan to inform them that I will be appointed to the position.