Lee Jae-myung’s Controversial Decision: Current Electoral System Maintained Despite Opposition

South Korean News: Lee Jae-myung Decides to Maintain Current Electoral System Despite Opposition

Lee Jae-myung, the representative of the Democratic Party of Korea, has made a decision to maintain the current electoral system despite opposition from the satellite party. This decision comes after months of deliberation and uncertainty regarding the implementation of a parallel system.

Background:

Lee Jae-myung has been advocating for the reintroduction of a parallel system, while many members of the opposition believe that a unified front is more crucial. The Democratic Party of Korea has been delaying the establishment of the satellite party, which has led to further hesitation and indecisiveness on Lee Jae-myung’s part.

Lee Jae-myung’s Plans:

Lee Jae-myung intends to address the violations of the satellite party while still preserving the essence of the interconnected proportional representation system. He has decided to maintain the current semi-interconnected electoral system, but his stance on the issue remains undecided.

Lee Jae-myung had previously pledged to introduce a proportional representation system that would prohibit satellite parties. However, he finds himself torn between the past parallel system and the current semi-interconnected system.

Internal Party Dynamics:

The faction supporting Lee Jae-myung, known as the “Lee Jae-myung loyalists,” initially attempted to conduct a party-wide vote to determine the electoral system. However, due to strong opposition and accusations of irresponsibility, the vote was retracted, and the decision-making process was delegated to Lee Jae-myung himself.

Final Decision:

Lee Jae-myung has finally confirmed his decision to maintain the current electoral system just 65 days before the general election. Meanwhile, the opposition party, the People Power Party, has announced their intention to establish a satellite party if a parallel system is not reintroduced. Critics argue that the major parties have only now determined the “rules of the game” in their favor as the election approaches.

As the news unfolds, it remains to be seen how Lee Jae-myung’s decision will impact the upcoming general election and the political landscape of South Korea.

Sources: Dong-A Ilbo