「党代表よりも重要」…野党“国民の力”の院内代表レース、今週が本格化=韓国
”More important than party leader”...Opposition party ”People Power” floor leader race in full swing this week - South Korea
The South Korean opposition party, the People Power Party, will elect a new floor leader on the 16th of this month. The next floor leader will be in a position where he or she must reorganize as a minority opposition party against the large ruling party after losing the presidential election.
The candidates for the next floor leader of the People Power Party are Kim Ki-hyun, a five-term lawmaker, and Na Kyung-won.
Currently, the lawmakers who are in their fourth and third terms are attracting attention. Among them, Rep. Kim and Rep. Na served as floor leaders for the opposition party during the Moon Jae-in administration.
In addition to being an experienced candidate, he is also a key figure in the pro-Yoon Seok-yeol faction, and is drawing attention as a candidate who will lead a strong anti-ruling party struggle.
A first-term lawmaker from the People's Power Party said, "If we are going to take on a super ruling party that is rare in history, it would be best to have someone with experience who doesn't need training," but added, "Since the December 3 emergency martial law was put into place, Yoon
"If these people, who spoke out against impeachment during the previous president's impeachment political situation, become part of the next leadership, the meaning of conservative 'reconstruction' may fade and it may even provide an excuse for criticism," he said.
Also, one senior lawmaker said, "In the current political situation, it doesn't really matter who holds power in the party. We need someone who can be flexible and yet fight fiercely, and who can take on the giant ruling party."
"What's most important is that we select a floor leader who has the negotiating skills to continue to lead the way."
2025/06/09 08:06 KST
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