President Lee's 'Deposit' Remarks Spark Controversy Over Party Interference

The recent episode of 'News Dive' covered major political issues, including the controversy over 'party interference' sparked by President Lee's remarks regarding deposits for the Democratic Party's convention, as well as the 'marginalization of youth' and 'legitimate heir' theories within the party. Former Rep. Kim Jong-dae, former Democratic Party Supreme Council member Lee Dong-hak, and Generation Communicator Jung Min-chul appeared on the show to analyze political issues, with Ko Hyun-joon serving as the moderator.

The broadcast mentioned the schedule for the re-discussion of the four-fold increase in deposits for the Democratic Party convention, set for the 21st. In particular, criticism was raised that President Lee expressing his opinion on the deposit issue could be perceived as interfering with the election strategies or internal discipline of the party leadership candidates, clashing with the principle that the government should not interfere in internal party affairs.

Additionally, the show covered opinion poll results showing President Lee's approval rating at 48.4%, the Democratic Party at 43.1%, and the People Power Party at 40%. It also reported on internal party conflicts surrounding former leader Rhee In-je's 'theory of inevitable defeat' and the news of a bill to extend the special counsel probe by 30 days, which has been submitted to the National Assembly.