Justice Party 'Third Power' Inauguration Ceremony Attended by Lee Jun-seok and Park Ji-hyun

At the founding ceremony of the youth-led political group within the Justice Party, Lee Jun-seok, former leader of the People Power Party, and Park Ji-hyun, former co-chair of the Democratic Party's Emergency Committee, attended. Former leader Lee said, "We should not mirror the conservative approach of labeling the Justice Party as pro-North Korea," while former co-chair Park advised, "Let's engage in policy competition rather than blaming others."

According to political circles on the 15th, the political group within the Justice Party called 'Political Union: The Third Power' held its launch ceremony at the National Assembly Members' Office Building. The Third Power is a political group created by the Justice Party, which declared its reestablishment ahead of next year's general election, aiming to expand its base mainly among young people. Lawmakers Jang Hye-young and Ryu Ho-jeong, along with Cho Sung-joo, director of the Political Development Institute, serve as co-representatives.

Lawmaker Jang stated, "The Third Power is not an organization but a movement," adding, "Those attending today have gathered to change South Korea's outdated political order."

In his congratulatory speech, former leader Lee said, "The reason I am here is because I want to pursue meaningful differences," and added, "I came hoping that debates will become more active." He continued, "Your new challenge may include a generational change theory," emphasizing, "However, what is needed is a new agenda, not simply a generational change based on age."

Former leader Lee also said, "I hope conservatives do not mirror their method of calling the Justice Party pro-North Korea," and stated, "It is also violence to consider everyone who disagrees with me (regarding the anti-discrimination law) as a hater."

Former co-chair Park said, "The launch of the Third Power likely reflects a shared sense of issues," and added, "Along with criticism of the hostile symbiosis between the two major parties, we must engage in policy competition rather than 'blame politics'." He further said, "Although we belong to different parties, we will work together. I hope we properly demonstrate what cooperation means and how it differs from traditional politics," and added, "I will also participate in the fiercely debated future we create together."