The Democratic Party of Korea on the 3rd criticized the People Power Party's street rally held on National Foundation Day, saying the main opposition party is focused on internal party politics rather than people's livelihoods ahead of the parliamentary audit of government agencies. The party claimed the rally's real purpose was to showcase People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk's influence within his own party.
Jeon Eun-soo, the Democratic Party's floor spokesperson, said in a commentary that day that complaints about the street rally have surfaced even within the People Power Party, adding, "We cannot help but ask whether it is truly for the people for the main opposition party to take to the streets with the parliamentary audit right around the corner."
Noting that the People Power Party held a similar rally last year, the floor spokesperson said, "Today again, the entire party has taken to the streets, casting aside the parliamentary audit to protect one person — the party leader." The spokesperson also criticized the party for lacking reflection and self-examination, saying its attitude has not changed in the year since.
On the backdrop of the rally, the spokesperson said, "The real purpose is to flex leader Jang Dong-hyuk's power," calling the People Power Party "an anti-livelihood party that values internal power over the people." The spokesperson urged, "The People Power Party should return to the National Assembly and work, rather than showing off its strength in the streets."
