Kim Young-jin, a member of the Democratic Party, suggests that discussions on merging with the Justice Innovation Party should begin immediately after the upcoming local elections, stating that electing a representative after forming a unified party is a common-sense process.
Kim Young-jin, a notable figure in South Korea's Democratic Party and associated with the pro-Lee Jae-myung faction, has made a statement regarding the merger with the Justice Innovation Party, advocating for discussions to commence right after the local elections on June 3. He emphasized that the logical process would involve forming a unified party first, followed by the election of a new representative, aligning with the Democratic Party's recent decision to pause merger discussions before the elections and focus on preparing for post-election unification. Kim also underscored the importance of properly assessing collaboration in the lead-up to these elections, implying that ongoing dialogues among party leaders are critical for establishing successful alliances.
Additionally, he expressed opinions about a newly formed assembly within the party that aims to advocate for the cancellation of the prosecution against President Lee Jae-myung and push for a government investigation. Kim indicated a lack of intention to participate actively in this assembly, suggesting that the party should adopt the issues discussed by the assembly while deemphasizing its standalone interactions. This collective approach is part of broader strategies being developed within the Democratic Party as they navigate their internal and external political landscapes leading up to significant local elections.
