The Rebuilding Korea Party has begun in earnest to gather internal opinions on Democratic Party of Korea leader Jung Chung-rae's abrupt proposal for a merger.
On the 24th at the National Assembly, the Rebuilding Korea Party held an emergency general meeting of lawmakers with all 12 affiliated lawmakers in attendance, including leader Cho Kuk and floor leader Seo Wang-jin.
In his opening remarks, floor leader Seo said, "It was sudden, but as it is an official merger proposal from the leader of the No. 1 party in the Assembly, we will review it seriously," adding, "Today's general meeting is a venue to initially collect the opinions of the parliamentary group."
He went on, "We will discuss a path that can realize the shared goals of the Lee Jae-myung administration's success and a return to power, as well as the progressive policy vision such as political reform that our party has independently presented," adding, "We will conduct an orderly discussion centered on the party leader, in line with principles and procedures under the party constitution and regulations."
He said, "Above all, we will seek the wisest answer that can meet the call of the times by honoring the will of the people and the aspirations of party members."
Following the general meeting that day, the Rebuilding Korea Party plans to continue gathering opinions, including by convening the party affairs committee on the 26th.
Leader Cho said of Jung's merger proposal the previous day, "We have only just begun discussions," adding, "All possibilities are open. Each party will go through sufficient procedures to gather opinions."