The endeavor of newly established political parties to forge an alliance may face challenges in garnering significant momentum in the run-up to the legislative elections in April, as the former leader of the ruling party Lee Jun-seok declared that the opportune moment for the so-called "big tent" strategy has elapsed. Lee on Saturday openly distanced himself from the increasing calls for a union, while supp.
The idea of new political parties forming a so-called “big tent” is gaining traction, as heavyweights who broke away from the ruling conservative People Power Party (PPP) or the liberal main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) are joining hands to create a coalition to challenge the prevailing dominance of rival parties, signifying a pivotal shift in the political landscape.
Former Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Chairman Lee Nak-yon’s call for Rep. Lee Jae-myung, the current party chairman, to resign is failing to get responses from within the party, despite the former chief’s threats to create a breakaway party.
The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) could see a possible clash between its two main heavyweights, Chairman Lee Jae-myung and former Chairman Lee Nak-yon, as the latter has been openly criticizing the current DPK leader, further deepening the divide within the party.