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The People Power Party held a workshop for lawmakers on the 27th at the Sono Calm Hotel in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, discussing strategies for the upcoming September regular session of the National Assembly. Former President Park Geun-hye attended the workshop and delivered a message urging unity through "struggle against the opposition." However, some attending lawmakers noted a lack of discussion on concrete reform visions or innovative measures.
Representative Jang Dong-hyuk criticized the failures of the Lee Jae-myung administration in his speech, emphasizing the need to present the party's correct alternatives. Floor leader Jeong Jeom-sik described the past year of the Lee Jae-myung government as a "year of destruction and disintegration," stating that issues should be pointed out and alternatives proposed in each standing committee. Following this, special lectures on topics such as artificial intelligence, diplomatic security, and conflict resolution were held, but a first-term lawmaker mentioned that there was a lack of lectures on innovation.
Former President Park emphasized the importance of trust, stating that while various opinions may arise within the party, there should be no hatred or denial of each other. He stressed the need for unity, especially during difficult times. Some lawmakers reacted negatively to the invitation of former President Park, expressing disappointment that it seemed to reflect a regression to the past rather than focusing on the party's future. This reaction highlights the internal conflicts and the need for innovation within the party.