Ex-Democratic Party leader urges unity, calls to abandon 'ridicule and slurs'

Ahead of the upcoming Democratic Party convention in August, former party leader Jeong Cheong-rae has issued a strong call for internal unity, urging members to cease using divisive and derogatory language. In a Facebook post titled "Proposals for the Success of the Lee Jae-myung Administration and Power Transition - Unity and Solidarity," Jeong emphasized the importance of fostering a cohesive spirit within the party.

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We must not use language of ridicule and hateful slurs within our party.

Jeong invoked the party's shared history, referencing his respect for former presidents Kim Dae-jung, Roh Moo-hyun, and Moon Jae-in, and his solidarity with Lee Jae-myung as comrades who fought against the current administration. He recounted his own experiences, including facing down what he described as the "oppression" of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration and standing by Lee Jae-myung during intense political struggles.

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We were originally one root and were comrades who walked together in the same direction.

"We have won when we were united and lost when we were divided," Jeong stated, underscoring that unity and solidarity are indispensable for the success of a future Lee Jae-myung administration and for regaining power. He proposed a "four-part integration" focused on unifying supporters of the four past presidents, stressing the urgent need for internal reconciliation.

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We have won when we were united and lost when we were divided.

"We must abandon the language of division and embrace language of comradeship and consideration," Jeong urged. He called for a return to the spirit of shared struggle, likening it to the fervent hope felt when Lee Jae-myung faced a no-confidence vote. Jeong's remarks highlight the deep internal divisions within the Democratic Party as it navigates a critical period leading up to its leadership election.

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We must return to the feeling of earnestly praying for 'rejection' while waiting in the rain when President Lee Jae-myung was confined to Seoul Detention Center due to the approval of the arrest motion.