Democratic misunderstanding misplaced in the reorganization of the electoral system

▲ "Nested Proportional Representation System" Sohn Hak-gyu of the Right Future Party, Chung Dong-young of the Democratic Party of Peace and the representative Lee Jung-mi of the Ministry of Justice hold joint resolutions inviting the three parties to seek proportional representation of both parties with vested interests in the call room offers.
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"As you know, since 2015, Democrats have said that if the electoral system is to be reformed in a consistent way, it should be transformed into an interdependent proportional representation." But just before that, the history of sucrose does not mean that the electoral system should be reformed. was not a proportional representation, "I was in a situation where I had to doubt my ears.

In addition, the Democratic Party is in a hurry. We are changing the words on the reorganization of the electoral system. Lee Jung-mi, head of the justice department, <김현정의 뉴스쇼>"I have no choice but to doubt my ears." Recently, the Democratic Party criticized this organization when it seemed to withdraw from the proportional representation system on the party list that was its last election commitment.

Critical voices do not come out of justice. The Right Future Party and the Democratic Party of Peace have also pushed the Democratic Party, which is pbadive in reforming the electoral system. Kim Gwan-yeong, spokesman for the ruling National Grand Party (GNP), said at a political meeting held in the National Assembly on December 27: "The proportional representation system, linked to the Presidential election, had been promised in the general election and the presidential election, And the Korean people urges them to join the system of proportional representation in a nested manner rather than sticking to vested interests . "

Chung Dong-young, the leader of the Peace Party, also criticized the lame Democratic party for reorganizing the electoral system in an interview with YTN radio the same day. "I think people will not forgive," he said, "forgetting the will of those who gave birth to this government."

On the 25th, the three parties such as the right-wing party, the peace party and the justice party held a press conference to criticize Democratic party leader Lee Hae-chan, who declared that he was difficult to manage the system of proportional representation in the National Assembly. On October 28, the National Assembly also held a decisive contest titled "Interdependent Proportional Representation System, Right and wrong decision" in the auction hall.

Lee Hae-chan's remarks,

Representative Lee Hae-chan In addition, a representative of the Democratic Party of Korea, Lee Jae-chan, greets her during the debate on "The Future of the Democratic Party Jung-gu", held at the Seoul Women's Plaza de Daebang-dong. 2018.11.25
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It is emphasized that the words of the leader of the Democratic Party were drawn when the three parties approached the Democratic Party in such a singular voice. Lee said, "If I present an interdependent proportional representation system that is currently under discussion, it is difficult to get a proportional representation seat and, if so, I will recruit a representative or a functional expert, it is difficult to accept because it is difficult to have the opportunity to do so. "

As the controversy spreads, the president began to evolve as a false report. However, the words of the President continued to deny the system of proportional representation that intertwined one in the other. "The commitment of the Democratic Party is a proportional representation of the list of parties by region," he said at the press conference on December 23. "We can make some concessions to compensate for the weakening of proportionality, It's not a thing" to make this holiday three embarrbading.

The simple majority system Jane has been criticized for seriously distorting the rights of citizens and against the goal of popular democracy. This is the reason why the voices of the electoral system are heard at all three levels of the night. On the other hand, interdependent proportional representation, which attracts attention as an alternative to the small-scale electoral system, has the advantage of breaking down regionalism, which is a chronic disease of Korean politics, and of inducing competition. between political parties and strengthen representative democracy.

Dharma, pledge, testament of the president …

The Democratic Party has adopted proportional representatives of party lists by party. In August 2015, the Democratic Party (the new political and democratic union) voted in favor of the proportional representation of CEN, proposed by CEN. The electoral commission does not differ much from the proportional representation system in that it divides the national voting rate by region and allocates seats according to the voting rate. However, in principle, the NEC established the principle that district and proportional representation seats are two to one (200 districts and 100 proportional representatives).

Since then, the Democratic Party has repeatedly advocated for the introduction of proportional representation of the party list based on the coupling. The same was true of President Moon. In addition to the last presidential election, during the 18th presidential election of 2012, the electoral system was vigorously expressed to promote the adoption of the proportional representation system by region. Even after becoming president, President Moon has repeatedly shown his willingness to reform the electoral system.

Mr Moon's wish is confirmed by the government's constitutional amendment, which stipulates that seats in Parliament must be distributed in proportion to the will of the electorate. "In the case of the 20th general election, the combined voting rate of the Democratic Party and the Shannon Party was about 65%, but the share of both parties was over 80% and the total number of votes of the people and political parties was about 28%. "In the future, I hope to revise the electoral law so that the political will of the people is fully reflected in the composition of the National Assembly."

However, discussions on the revision of the electoral law are continuing. In the last provincial elections, the ruling party tries to strengthen the proportionality of the free Korean party, which is hit by a minority electoral system, but the time has come to reform the electoral system. The biggest problem is that the mind has changed since the Democratic Party became a party in power. The president, the president of the National Assembly and the three parties are actively working to reorganize the electoral system, but the Democratic Party, which is supposed to lead it, behaves differently from the previous one.

"Ten years ago, Kumgang tourism, the Gaeseong industrial complex and social protection policies only took three to four years, which was not done before the age of 20, but for a longer period of time. long … I see that there is no ability to take the center of the reform camp with the exception of our party.

We must think and lead as the only responsible party. "We plan to modernize our party so we can prepare for the victory in the presidential election of 2022".

This is part of Lee's remarks, who attended the 25th debate on "The Future of the Democratic Party" of "Heating Jung-gu – The Future of the Democratic Party". The remorse of the democrat is described in his remarks.

If you switch to the proportional representation system, the number of seats will be reduced. Likewise, the Negotiating Group is considering taking steps to obtain proportional representation. The psychology of the majority party tries to prevent the pursuit of personal interests. This is the same reason why the Korean government, which had benefited from the electoral system, was reluctant to reform the electoral system.

It is unclear whether the "modernization of the party" of the Democratic Party for a long-term decision includes the change of the reorganization of the electoral system. However, it seems clear that the people of the Republic of Korea, long exposed to the tyranny of the majority party in Lee's remarks,

'Need more discussion? & # 39;

▲ All Hong Young-pyo who speak In addition, the leader of the Democratic Party Hong Young-pyo addressed the highest commission held on the morning of the 28th.
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Hong Youngpyo, leader of the Democratic Party, appeared on the 28th and discussed the controversial reorganization of the electoral system. "It is necessary to revise the electoral law to fundamentally solve the problem of the current electoral system, the problem of representation and proportionality, and the fact that it does not propose any precise electoral measures," he said. declared. In fact, many things are different now. "

"If we really opt for a proportional representation of the German party list, we should build a 50:50 structure," he said. "We have been in the system for several decades and some active members know it well and have acquired rights to it." It is not difficult to go to 50:50 now. "

The goal is to enhance proportionality, but it is necessary to discuss it further, because the public opinion and the position of each party are different with respect to the increase in the number of Members of Parliament.

Despite the explanation of Hong 's representative, it is true that the point of view with regard to the Democratic Party is not mixed. The Democratic Party should clarify its positions on the electoral system in order to dispel the cold eye.

It is not surprising that this is the "best opportunity to reform the electoral system," Hong said in an interview. What is more difficult than the decision is to change the electoral system. It took 10 years for the Democratic Party to be re-elected, but the fact that the single-member constituency has not been affected for 30 years despite all kinds of obstacles proves it.

The Democratic Party should step out of its program and actively participate in discussions on the reorganization of the electoral system. The power is not eternal.