Democratic Party Leader Jung Chung-rae Calls for 'Politics by People' to Extend to Party Leadership

Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae emphasized the party’s slogan “Politics by People.” He argued that the principle should guide internal party leadership decisions. The statement was reported by the Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo. Jung suggested that leaders must be accountable to grassroots members. He linked the call to broader demands for transparency in Korean politics. The remarks come amid ongoing debates over party reforms. Critics say the party must demonstrate concrete changes to earn public trust. Observers will watch how the leadership responds to the proposal.