Ahn Cheol-soo calls for purging 're-entry movement' figures from party

Ahn Cheol-soo, a lawmaker from South Korea's People Power Party, has sharply criticized certain party members, particularly those associated with the "pro-Choi Kang-wook" faction, demanding an end to what he termed "re-entry pro-democracy movement" figures.

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We must eradicate 're-entry pro-democracy movement' figures.

Speaking at a press conference, Ahn stated that individuals who serve external figures and engage in disruptive behavior, likened to YouTubers who create content for views, should be removed from the party. He asserted that these individuals should be disqualified from receiving support for the upcoming general elections. Ahn also stressed the importance of vetting party members, stating that those who have stained the party's reputation ethically must be filtered out. "How can we criticize the Democratic Party for producing 'cancerous policies' while tolerating internal ailments?" he questioned, advocating for decisive action against those who deviate from public common sense.

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Those who serve specific individuals outside the party, and engage in 'tow truck' behavior to create videos and gain views, must disappear from the People Power Party.

The remarks appear to target lawmakers like Kwon Young-jin, Seo Beom-soo, Jin Jong-oh, and Cho Kyeong-tae, who are reportedly facing disciplinary action from the party's central ethics committee and are considered part of the younger faction within the party. Ahn's call for internal purification comes as the party aims to bolster its organizational strength, especially in the crucial Seoul metropolitan area, which is expected to be a major battleground in the next general election.

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How can we criticize the Democratic Party for producing 'cancerous policies' while tolerating internal ailments?

Ahn urged the party leadership and the special committee for organizational reinforcement to consider his suggestions. He emphasized the need for swift appointments of new district committee chairpersons to prepare for the upcoming elections. "I hope the party leadership and the organizational reinforcement committee will earnestly discuss the renewal plan I have proposed for the sake of the party," he concluded.

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I hope the party leadership and the organizational reinforcement committee will earnestly discuss the renewal plan I have proposed for the sake of the party.