His assertion that the DP has always balanced centrist and conservative values draws scrutiny from critics and experts
Lee Jae-myung has ignited a political firestorm by rebranding South Korea’s Democratic Party (DP) as “centrist-conservative,” a move that could either broaden his appeal or alienate his progressive base.
His claim that this has long-been the stance of the party has triggered intense debate over the DP’s ideological identity, with supporters calling it a strategic shift and critics accusing him of rewriting history. The ruling People Power Party (PPP) dismissed Lee’s claim, questioning his integrity.
Lee Jae-myung has ignited a political firestorm by rebranding South Korea’s Democratic Party (DP) as “centrist-conservative,” a move that could either broaden his appeal or alienate his progressive base.
His claim that this has long-been the stance of the party has triggered intense debate over the DP’s ideological identity, with supporters calling it a strategic shift and critics accusing him of rewriting history. The ruling People Power Party (PPP) dismissed Lee’s claim, questioning his integrity.
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