The Democratic Party of Korea representative Lee Jae-myung and former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum, who is considered a contender from the anti-Lee Jae-myung faction, met on the 24th in Yeouido to discuss party issues.
Former Prime Minister Kim said, "As this is a difficult meeting arranged by Representative Lee today, I intend to convey without omission the insightful opinions and public opinion I have heard from many people outside," adding, "What those people are most frustrated about is how can one person, in the middle of the 21st century, bring the lives of the people into such a plight."
He continued, "Ultimately, a social compromise for a new Republic of Korea is necessary, and it inevitably leads to issues related to the Constitution and constitutional amendment, which is their argument," and stated, "Many requests are made for the Democratic Party to not simply stop at (President Yoon Suk-yeol's) impeachment but to provide a clear vision for political reform and constitutional revision to prepare for a new Republic of Korea afterward."
Former Prime Minister Kim also pointed out, "As politicians, what we find regrettable and shameful is that our community is essentially in a state of emotional civil war, and many people are in despair."
He emphasized, "Our task is to foster a vision that can achieve national unity, by somehow uniting the divided hearts of the people for the Republic of Korea community that has essentially reached a state of civil war."
In response, Representative Lee noted, "It has been a while since I met Former Prime Minister Kim, and it seems there are many concerns about the country and the party, so I will humbly listen to the worries discussed today and find the right path for us to move forward."
Representative Lee stated, "The entire nation has come to worry about the country and politics, and I cannot say that I have no responsibility at all regarding this," adding, "I will seek your insights on how we can resolve this issue amicably and reasonably."
Representative Lee has also been accelerating his efforts for integration, meeting former Gyeongnam Governor Kim Kyung-soo on the 13th and former lawmaker Park Yong-jin on the 21st, followed by today's meeting with Former Prime Minister Kim.
Representative Lee also plans to meet with former presidential chief of staff Im Jong-seok on the 27th and Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon on the 28th.