Cho Kuk Criticizes Lee Jae-myung… Cracks Spread Within Democratic Party

It has been argued that Cho Kuk, leader of the Rebuilding Korea Party, has begun criticizing Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea. Seonwoo Yoon-ho stated, "Cho Kuk attacked Lee Jae-myung," citing critic Park Sang-kyu's assertion. Critic Park Sang-kyu analyzed that if Lee Jae-myung's Supreme Court ruling is confirmed as guilty, his lame duck status will accelerate.

Such criticism could have a significant impact on Lee Jae-myung's political standing, and it is observed that his leadership will be put to the test depending on the outcome of the Supreme Court ruling.

Projections for Lee Jae-myung's trial outcome have also emerged. Seonwoo Yoon-ho stated, "Unless the Supreme Court's legal principles, that is, those related to Lee Jae-myung's violation of the Public Official Election Act case, are overturned, there is a very high possibility of a guilty verdict in the first trial that will resume after Lee Jae-myung's term ends." This analysis suggests that if the Supreme Court's existing legal principles regarding Lee Jae-myung's Public Official Election Act violation case are maintained, there is a high probability of a guilty verdict in the first trial resuming after his term ends.

Therefore, Lee Jae-myung is likely to face judicial risks even after his term, which will act as a factor adding uncertainty to his political future.

Jang Dong-ran strongly criticized Cho Kuk's critique of Lee Jae-myung, saying, "Isn't he just a complete thug? Come on, man. Jae-myung got you out." This emphasizes that Lee Jae-myung played a decisive role in Cho Kuk's pardon in the past, accusing Cho Kuk's actions of betraying political loyalty.

This incident is cited as a stark example of the ruthless nature of political relationships, once again reminding us of the reality where politicians act according to their own interests.

Jang Dong-ran pointed out the rapidly changing nature of political relationships based on approval ratings, stating, "It's the same for the People Power Party, everyone. It completely depends on approval ratings whether an enemy turns into an enemy or pretends to be an ally." This analysis suggests that both the People Power Party and the Democratic Party of Korea have similar political landscapes, and lawmakers' attitudes change with fluctuations in approval ratings.

It was emphasized that politicians tend to cooperate when approval ratings rise but adopt hostile attitudes when they fall.

Seonwoo Yoon-ho used the example of Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, to explain how politicians' attitudes change with shifts in approval ratings. Seonwoo Yoon-ho reported, "Countless requests for handshakes came from People Power Party lawmakers towards leader Jang Dong-hyuk, all wanting to shake hands with leader Jang." This indicates that after the People Power Party's approval rating rose, even lawmakers who had previously criticized Jang Dong-hyuk approached him to shake hands.

This example shows that in politics, approval ratings are the source of power, and even human relationships can flexibly change accordingly.

Seonwoo Yoon-ho explained Jang Dong-hyuk's secret to reversing approval ratings through a party-member-centric management approach. Seonwoo Yoon-ho stated, "I believe that the reason National Assembly members have recently changed their stance on Jang Dong-hyuk is because he has maintained the principle of not betraying the party members' sentiments and promises, at least." This analysis suggests that Jang Dong-hyuk strengthened his political standing through party management centered on responsible party members and fulfilling promises to them, and this sincerity garnered support from party members.

This analysis suggests that Jang Dong-hyuk strengthened his political standing by operating the party with a focus on responsible members and fulfilling his promises to them, and this sincerity earned him the support of party members.

Seonwoo Yoon-ho defined the nature of politics by saying, "Isn't the political world originally a place where people act according to their own interests and strong desire for power?" This emphasizes that politicians fundamentally prioritize their own interests and desire for power in their actions.

One panelist stated, "There are movements from the Blue House trying to bring in lawmakers from the Rebuilding Korea Party," revealing that the Democratic Party of Korea is attempting to divide and conquer the Rebuilding Korea Party lawmakers. This analysis suggests that the Democratic Party is moving to recruit members of the Rebuilding Korea Party into the cabinet, and there is also a possibility of proportional representation lawmakers from the Rebuilding Korea Party returning to the Democratic Party ahead of the general election.

These moves are interpreted as a strategy by the Democratic Party to weaken the Rebuilding Korea Party's influence and strengthen its own.

The panelist stated that Cho Kuk sent a warning message by again mentioning Lee Jae-myung's judicial risks. The panelist reported, "While they used to push for dismissal of prosecution in the past, this time they're saying, 'Hey, if there's no evidence, the prosecution won't be dismissed. You might get backstabbed if you act rashly. Be careful, Lee Jae-myung,' bringing up the judicial risks again." This signifies a shift from a stance of pushing for dismissal of prosecution to warning about a lack of evidence.

As a result, Cho Kuk directly addressed Lee Jae-myung's judicial risks, and it is analyzed that the offensive against Lee Jae-myung by figures like Cho Kuk, Jung Cheong-rae, and Yoo Shi-min is intensifying within the Democratic Party.

The panelist revealed that even Kim Min-seok, who was elected as a pro-Lee Jae-myung figure, is officially voicing opposition to policies of the Lee Jae-myung administration. The panelist stated, "Even Representative Kim Min-seok, who was elected as a pro-Lee Jae-myung figure, continues to officially voice opposition to the policies of the Lee Jae-myung administration." This means that Representative Kim Min-seok has expressed different opinions from Lee Jae-myung on various issues, such as the comprehensive real estate tax policy and opposition to the approval of the Red Cross president.

This phenomenon is a signal that cracks are appearing in Lee Jae-myung's leadership within the party, and it is analyzed that the phenomenon of aligning for the next power is accelerating within the party.

The panelist presented an analysis that the Democratic Party of Korea is trying to cover up its mistakes by making Lee Jae-myung a scapegoat. The panelist stated, "It seems like they are trying to make Lee Jae-myung a scapegoat, dump all the Democratic Party's mistakes on him, and now he's heading for ruin. They've extracted all the sweet juice, so they're ready to spit him out like chewed-up gum." This implies that the perception that Lee Jae-myung is no longer useful to the Democratic Party, like a 'stock to be delisted,' is spreading within the party.

This perception is further evidenced by former leader Song Young-gil's expression of distrust in the Lee Jae-myung system concerning Representative Yong Hye-in, showing growing skepticism within the party about Lee Jae-myung's leadership.

Ultimately, the analysis suggests that within the Democratic Party, there is an accelerating movement to shift all responsibility to Lee Jae-myung and politically 'cut ties' with him.