김민석 “전방위 연대 시작” 신장식 “상처 치유, 신뢰 회복 먼저”

Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, announced on the 24th that he would establish a "broad front alliance" aimed at rebuilding the nation. He introduced the "Unification Acceleration Team," a task force directly subordinate to the party's chairman. However, the Justice Innovation Party expressed cold indifference to the proposal, emphasizing the need for trust-building measures between the two parties.

At a plenary session in the National Assembly, Kim Min-seok outlined the structure and appointment process for the Unification Acceleration Team, which includes representatives from the Progressive Alliance, the Justice Innovation Party, and the Justice Expansion Group. The team's formation coincides with the potential Seoul special city mayoral election next April and the 2028 general election, reflecting efforts to promote unity and reconciliation among the Democratic and Progressive ranks.

Justice Innovation Party leader Kim shared that while he sees the Innovation Party as the closest ally, he respected the party's path forward and welcomed discussions on forging a path of alliance and unity. He also acknowledged lingering issues such as dual-party membership and shadow party memberships, proposing a membership review committee headed by Park Seon-won.

Kim reiterated his commitment to rebuilding trust and restoring the foundational principles of alliance as the first step towards overcoming the deep rifts that have arisen following the recent political squabbles, including the cancelation of joint nomination efforts and the single-seat election in Pungchon. He later met the Innovation Party's Kim Eun-seok, expressing openness to the proposal but also acknowledging the party's previous lack of tangible alliance efforts.

Kim's representative also opened the door for a meeting with Innovation Party leader Kim Eun-seok, but the meeting was cancelled at the last minute following the Innovation Party's request.