{"id":2205562,"date":"2024-06-24T14:47:29","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T05:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2205562"},"modified":"2024-06-25T19:15:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T10:15:21","slug":"south-koreas-main-opposition-party-weakens-anti-corruption-rules-in-charter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2024\/06\/south-koreas-main-opposition-party-weakens-anti-corruption-rules-in-charter\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korea\u2019s main opposition party weakens anti-corruption rules in charter"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Korea\u2019s main opposition Democratic Party (DP) amended its charter in ways that potentially undermine the rule of law and accountability for political leaders. The changes, which include removing safeguards against corruption, risk eroding democratic norms and concentrating power in the hands of party leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n

Last week, DP committee members overwhelmingly approved 11 amendments to the party\u2019s main charter. The most contentious change involves the removal of <\/span>Article 80<\/span><\/a>, which previously mandated the suspension of party members accused of corruption. This modification has sparked intense debate within political circles and among legal experts.<\/span><\/p>\n

The amendments come as South Korean political leaders face legal challenges. Experts interviewed by <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i> emphasize the critical importance of maintaining legal and ethical standards in politics, warning that the current political climate, coupled with these charter changes, could further weaken the principle that no one is above the law.<\/span><\/p>\n

KEY CHARTER AMENDMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n

At a central committee meeting on <\/span>June 17<\/span><\/a>, 422 out of 501 participating DP lawmakers voted in favor of the 11 amendments as a single package.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most notable change affects the party leader\u2019s <\/span>resignation deadline<\/span><\/a>. The party\u2019s executive committee can now set a different resignation deadline if it feels there are \u201cspecial and significant reasons\u201d to do so.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The DP\u2019s original charter required party leader Lee Jae-myung to resign by March 2026, one year before the next presidential election, regardless of re-election. Lee <\/span>resigned<\/span><\/a> from his leadership post on Monday to seek another term as party leader in a national convention set for August.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the new amendment allows Lee to remain party leader until the formation of the presidential election campaign committee, extending his tenure past the June 2026 local elections, where he would retain nomination rights for candidates. This would allow Lee to ensure that party members remain loyal to him as he seeks to run for president in 2027.<\/span><\/p>\n

The revisions to Article 80 are equally controversial. The party eliminated several anti-corruption measures, including the automatic suspension of duties for officials indicted for corruption and mandatory disciplinary action for members sentenced to imprisonment.<\/span><\/p>\n

The DP also eliminated the clause allowing the party affairs committee to make exceptions to disciplinary actions in cases of perceived political oppression. Moreover, it abolished the rule that automatically reinstated suspended members if the party later decides to cancel disciplinary action against them.<\/span><\/p>\n

These changes effectively reduce the flexibility and safeguards in the party’s disciplinary process and have sparked controversy within and outside the DP.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Critics, including the <\/span>ruling People Power Party<\/span><\/a> and some DP members, argue that the changes appear tailored to benefit specific individuals, particularly party leader Lee Jae-myung.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gyeonggi Governor Kim Dong-yeon <\/span>warned<\/span><\/a> that the amendments could mislead the public and benefit specific interests, while DP lawmaker Kim Young-jin <\/span>stated<\/span><\/a> they contradict the party\u2019s core principles.<\/span><\/p>\n

The approval of these amendments follows a <\/span>similar, unsuccessful attempt<\/span><\/a> to revise Article 80 after the 2022 presidential election.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung greets supporters at a rally against the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, June 4, 2024 | Image: Democratic Party<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

PROTECTING LEE JAE-MYUNG<\/b><\/p>\n

Experts attribute the DP charter amendments to South Korea\u2019s current political climate, warning of a shift toward protective politics and a \u201cdeteriorating rule of law.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Cho Jin-man, a political science professor at Duksung Women\u2019s University, told <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i> that political polarization has intensified since former justice minister Cho Kuk was <\/span>forced to step down<\/span><\/a> over allegations of abuse of power, pitting the country\u2019s progressives against the prosecutors.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe DP is determined to defend Lee as it views the prosecution as overly aggressive. This has escalated into a high-stakes confrontation. So, instead of a political solution, whatever happens to Lee will likely be resolved through the judicial process,\u201d Cho said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lee Jae-myung faces multiple legal challenges. On June 12, prosecutors <\/span>indicted<\/span><\/a> him for allegedly orchestrating unauthorized remittances of $8 million to North Korea in 2019 and 2020 during his tenure as governor of Gyeonggi Province.<\/span><\/p>\n

This marks Lee\u2019s fourth court trial, adding to <\/span>three ongoing cases<\/span><\/a> at the Seoul Central District Court involving bribery, election law violations and perjury.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cho explained that Lee\u2019s supporters view him as a transformative figure capable of dismantling entrenched power structures in South Korea.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s no drive for compromise. Yoon and Lee are locked in a zero-sum game, creating a gladiatorial arena where one must fall for the other to survive,\u201d Cho said. He added that the notion of needing \u201ca formidable force to defeat another\u201d resonates with Lee\u2019s supporters.<\/span><\/p>\n

This view has allowed Lee\u2019s supporters to cheer him on as he consolidates power for himself, further exacerbating the political divide and making it impossible for either Yoon or Lee to back down without facing significant backlash from their respective constituents, Cho added.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lee\u2019s influence within the DP has grown with the appointment of his allies to key positions following the party\u2019s <\/span>candidate selections<\/span><\/a> before April\u2019s parliamentary elections. Last week, newly appointed Supreme Council member Kang Min-gu <\/span>referred<\/span><\/a> to Lee as the \u201cfather of the Democratic Party.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBy placing allies in key positions, Lee aims to establish a solid support base for when he becomes president,\u201d Cho said. \u201cHaving allies in those positions will enable him to implement policy changes and push for political reforms with minimal opposition.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe DP has pushed for these amendments for the sake of political expedience, but doing so has relaxed the party\u2019s regulations regarding the moral integrity of candidates seeking public office,\u201d Cho said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jang Yong-geun, a constitutional law professor at Hongik University, agreed with Cho\u2019s assessment. Jang argued that party charters \u201cshould not be arbitrarily tailored to suit specific individuals,\u201d emphasizing that high-ranking officials should be held to the same standards as lower-level officials.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCreating rules to suit a specific individual contradicts the principle of the rule of law within the party. Arbitrary rules are like a peddler\u2019s whims, which is inappropriate,\u201d Jang said.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung at the National Assembly, May 30, 2024 | Image: Democratic Party<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

UPHOLDING DEMOCRATIC NORMS<\/b><\/p>\n

Experts interviewed by <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i> emphasized the importance of maintaining legal principles and ethics in light of the DP\u2019s charter amendments.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jang of Hongik University stressed that accountability should be a constant, pointing out that while the ROK Constitution provides an <\/span>impeachment process<\/span><\/a> to hold high-ranking officials accountable, the DP\u2019s new amendments appear to shield Lee Jae-myung from accountability.<\/span><\/p>\n

This approach, Jang argued, undermines democratic norms within the party and creates a double standard between party leaders, lower-ranking party members and ordinary citizens.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cho from Duksung Women\u2019s University identified a growing disregard for legal decisions as a significant issue. He noted that the DP\u2019s actions under Lee Jae-myung\u2019s leadership represent a significant departure from established norms and indicate a regression in adherence to established standards.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both experts stressed the importance of upholding democratic norms to maintain the legitimacy and credibility of state institutions. They called for consistent regulations that apply equally to all citizens and officials, regardless of their position. Jang criticized lawmakers for failing to uphold the principles they are tasked with creating, deeming it \u201cunacceptable.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cInstitutions must establish and adhere to stronger, sustainable regulations. Exceptions should be rare and justified solely by compelling public interests, not individual convenience or power dynamics,\u201d Jang told <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Edited by John Lee<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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