Cho Kuk slams Democratic Party for 'small interests' politics, abandoning greater cause

Cho Kuk, running in the Pyeongtaek B parliamentary by-election, sharply criticized the Democratic Party, accusing it of abandoning its greater purpose to focus on narrow political gains. His remarks came in response to comments from Democratic Party leaders who, while campaigning for their candidate Kim Yong-nam, referred to Cho as a 'fake Democratic Party candidate.'

Speaking at a campaign meeting, Cho stated that the Democratic Party's Pyeongtaek B candidate and some party leaders are "obsessed with politics of small interests, abandoning the greater cause." He argued that instead of working towards a larger and more unified democratic reform movement, the party is engaging in divisive tactics. This criticism highlights a growing tension within the progressive political sphere as elections approach.

Cho, leading the Jo Guk Innovation Party, seeks to rally support for a broader coalition focused on democratic reforms. His critique suggests a belief that the Democratic Party's current strategy undermines the potential for a stronger, united front against opposing political forces. The by-election in Pyeongtaek is seen as a significant battleground for these competing visions within the South Korean political landscape.

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The Democratic Party's Pyeongtaek B candidate and some leaders are obsessed with politics of small interests, abandoning the greater cause.