Ruling party veterans mediate merger turmoil: "Internal document not a matter for controversy"

Newsis [Financial News] As the Democratic Party of Korea faces internal strife over a merger with the Rebuilding Korea Party, senior lawmakers have stepped in to mediate. According to political sources on the 7th, Jeong met the previous day with three-term lawmakers for an emergency meeting to gather their views on the merger. Wi Seong-gon, who serves as secretary for the group of three-term Democratic Party lawmakers, addressed the leak of an internal document on the merger that had intensified internal conflict.
He noted, "It is normal to prepare reports when a particular situation arises," adding, "This should be seen as part of routine party affairs, not something to argue over. " So Byung-hoon, head of the three-term lawmakers' group, also drew on his experience as deputy head of organization.
He said, "When something happens, it is only natural to put it into a document, and what is really strange is that it was leaked outside," and pointed out, "It is excessive to link this to the party leadership. Other lawmakers who previously held party posts have also explained this.
" The three-term lawmakers are said to have urged Jeong to ensure, at the leadership level, that internal conflict does not escalate excessively. Their concern comes as Supreme Council members Lee Un-ju, Hwang Myung-seon, and Kang Deuk-gu, who are part of the leadership, have openly voiced opposition, raising the temperature of the dispute.
Analysts say that the reason senior lawmakers are focusing on mediation rather than taking a clear stance on the merger is the upcoming June local elections. One senior lawmaker said, "With nominations for the local elections ahead, it may be difficult for lawmakers preparing to run to state their positions openly.
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Newsis [Financial News] As the Democratic Party of Korea faces internal strife over a merger with the Rebuilding Korea Party, senior lawmakers have stepped in to mediate. According to political sources on the 7th, Jeong met the previous day with three-term lawmakers for an emergency meeting to gather their views on the merger. Wi Seong-gon, who serves as secretary for the group of three-term Democratic Party lawmakers, addressed the leak of an internal document on the merger that had intensified internal conflict.
Newsis [Financial News] As the Democratic Party of Korea faces internal strife over a merger with the Rebuilding Korea Party, senior lawmakers have stepped in to mediate. According to political sources on the 7th, Jeong met the previous day with three-term lawmakers for an emergency meeting to gather their views on the merger. Wi Seong-gon, who serves as secretary for the group of three-term Democratic Party lawmakers, addressed the leak of an internal document on the merger that had intensified internal conflict.
jiwon.song@fnnews.com Song Ji-won Reporter