Kim Min-seok: Cooperate with Shincheonji investigation, let's allow self-regulation for dual party membership

Kim Min-seok, a contender for the Democratic Party leadership, has put forward a proposal to address concerns about Shincheonji's alleged involvement in the party's internal elections. He suggested that the party should declare a 30-day period for members to voluntarily sort out issues of dual party affiliation and involuntary memberships. Kim proposed that those who rectify their status within this timeframe should be granted amnesty. This initiative aims to maintain the stability of the party and its convention while cooperating with investigations into Shincheonji.

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Declare '30 days of voluntary self-regulation for dual party membership and involuntary membership,' and grant amnesty to those who voluntarily regulate. Let's protect the party and convention's stability and cooperate with the Shincheonji investigation.

Kim reiterated his commitment to uncovering the truth behind the allegations of Shincheonji's interference. He strongly criticized a faction within the party, referred to as the "pro-Jeong Cheong-rae" group, for labeling his warnings as acts aimed at making the party appear unconstitutional. Kim likened this criticism to illogical arguments, questioning if warning about a potential military coup makes one a proponent of martial law or if shouting "fire safety" implies arson.

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The warning about Shincheonji's involvement being an act that drives the party toward being an unconstitutional party is 'foolish sophistry.' If you warn about martial law, does that make you a martial law party? If you shout 'fire safety,' are you an arsonist?

His remarks were a direct response to criticism from pro-Jeong Cheong-rae lawmakers, who accused Kim of attempting to brand the party as unconstitutional. Kim argued that such accusations employ a logic similar to that of the conservative People Power Party. The ongoing debate highlights internal tensions within the Democratic Party as it navigates sensitive allegations and leadership contests.

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It is the typical logic of the People Power Party.