Kim Yong-tae, Chairperson of the People Power Party's emergency response committee, noted on the 16th that if the new floor leader conducts a party member opinion survey on the five reform proposals he suggested, he will step down from his position as the emergency committee chairperson regardless of the results. Kim's term lasts until the 30th.
On that day, Kim held a press conference at the National Assembly and said, "If the new floor leader conducts a party member opinion survey on the five reform proposals through a resolution of the emergency response committee and shows a willingness to continue the reforms without interruption, I will resign regardless of the results."
He said, "We must also resist the destruction of the separation of powers by the Lee Jae-myung administration, but what is more critical is reform," adding, "I hope the new floor leadership will push forward the five reform proposals without any setbacks."
Previously, Chairperson Kim proposed five major party innovation measures: ▲ holding a party convention by early September ▲ nullifying the party's stance against the presidential impeachment ▲ investigating attempts to replace candidates for the 21st presidential election and conducting party audits ▲ establishing a process for reflecting public sentiment and party sentiment in party votes ▲ implementing 100% bottom-up nominations for local elections. There was a debate within the party regarding these measures, and no conclusion was reached. Opinions outside and inside the party are split between those who argue that Kim should extend his term until the next party convention to lead the reform proposals and those who believe he should resign taking responsibility for the election defeat.
Chairperson Kim also said, "Whoever becomes the floor leader, I welcome new reform proposals. What is important is our faith in the people that we recognize our past mistakes, reflect on them, and are willing to change," adding, "If various opinions are provided from a methodological perspective, I will carefully consider them and seek a good compromise."
Concerning voices within the party calling for a united front against lending struggles, he said, "Lending struggles are also important. The various constitutional order concerns shown by the Lee Jae-myung administration and the numerous moral allegations surrounding Prime Minister nominee Kim Min-seok are very significant. These issues must be addressed by the new floor leadership."
He added, "However, I believe it is important for us to renew ourselves and play a role as an alternative party that is loved by the people and regains their trust, and that path lies in reform."