Park Ji-won: President Lee's intention is for Chung Jin-suk to resign

Rep. Park Ji-won has publicly called for Rep. Chung Jin-suk to resign from his position as leader of the Democratic Party, citing the party's recent electoral performance. Park stated that President Lee's comments on the election results should be interpreted as a directive for the party leadership to step down.

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The meaning of planting the Chinese parasol tree is that Rep. Chung Jin-suk should leave.

In an interview with MBC's 'Kwon Soon-pyo's News Kick,' Park referenced President Lee's remarks from a June 8 press conference following the June 3 local elections. President Lee had described the election results as a "warning from the people" and stated that the outcome was "at least not a success." Park interpreted this as a clear message, suggesting that "the meaning of President Lee planting the Chinese parasol tree is that Rep. Chung Jin-suk should leave."

When asked by the interviewer to elaborate on the "meaning of planting the Chinese parasol tree," Park unequivocally stated, "It means 'get out.'" He continued, "Take responsibility and leave. And you should know that autumn has come when the parasol leaves fall; it is very wrong to think otherwise when the leaves have fallen." While acknowledging Chung's accomplishments, such as his role in impeachment, the fight against "internal rebellion," and three major reforms, Park asserted, "Even if you did well, one mistake is enough to hold you accountable."

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Take responsibility and leave. And you should know that autumn has come when the parasol leaves fall; it is very wrong to think otherwise when the leaves have fallen.

Park emphasized that politicians are held responsible by the public for even a single misstep. He urged Chung and the rest of the party leadership to "resign en masse and take responsibility," calling for them to "declare they will not run in the party convention."

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Even if you did well, one mistake is enough to hold you accountable.

Park also expressed concerns about the broader economic situation, stating, "Even if the KOSPI is doing well, the common people's economy is struggling." He warned that if the party fails to successfully implement "internal rebellion" resolution and three major reforms, it risks paving the way for the return of figures like "Lee Myung-bak, Park Geun-hye, and Yoon Suk-yeol" (referring to past conservative leaders and the current president), a path he believes the Democratic Party is currently facilitating.

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If the party fails to successfully implement 'internal rebellion' resolution and three major reforms, it risks paving the way for the return of figures like Lee Myung-bak, Park Geun-hye, and Yoon Suk-yeol.