The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) outlines a preliminary stance on merging with the Rebuilding Korea Party (RKP), capturing key directions ahead of a final decision at its general parliamentary meeting on the 10th. Party leaders plan to review President Lee’s position and settle the matter definitively.
Spokesperson Addresses Base Leaders
DPK Spokesperson Park Soo-hyun met with base organization chiefs following the non-public Supreme Council meeting on the 8th. She emphasized that the party intends to focus intently on gathering opinions from base leaders during the 10th caucus before finalizing any endorsement decision.
Options on Merger Rejection and Candidate Support
Park addressed concerns about rejecting the merger and prioritizing full support for a presidential candidate instead. She stated, “The consensus emerging from the caucus will stand as the final decision.” She added, “Rushing a half-baked outcome at the meeting is not the approach; leadership will deliver the ultimate verdict after thoroughly compiling all opinions.”
RKP’s Request and Public Sentiment
The RKP’s national representative urged the DPK to delay presidential candidate endorsement until the 13th. In response, Park noted strong public demand for clarity. “Even absent an agreement with the Innovation Party, opinion polls call for a firm direction on the merger by tomorrow,” she said.
Shift in Poll Support Ratings
Meanwhile, the DPK experiences a sharp reversal in support within the panel tracking the ‘non-compliance large-scale North Korea remittance case.’ This follows a prior full leadership change involving former Kim Sung-tae committee chair, with selections made via a second comprehensive special review.
Park confirmed plans to detail the circumstances and disclose underlying causes during the Supreme Council session on the 9th.
