Jung Chung-rae Sets Three Conditions for Kim Min-seok's Apology

Amid the feud surrounding allegations of Shincheonji's involvement, former party leader Jung Chung-rae demanded on Facebook on the 12th that current leader Kim Min-seok "first offer a proper apology." The three conditions he laid out: state specifically what he did wrong, say it directly to the victims, and clearly present measures to prevent a recurrence.

Kim had extended an olive branch that morning. Appearing on the Democratic Party's YouTube channel 'Democratic Party TV,' he said, "I agree with meeting former leader Jung or resolving this through dialogue," adding, "I am making such attempts and will work to resolve the issue from that perspective."

Responding to the dialogue offer, Jung said, "We have not had a single phone call since the party convention, but if he insists on talking, I have no intention of avoiding it," adding, "If you mean to talk it out, you don't go on broadcasts first and make a loud fuss."

Senior party figures, including lawmakers Woo Won-sik and Park Jie-won, have advised that Kim and Jung should meet to resolve the Shincheonji-related conflict that erupted during the party convention. Jung pushed back, saying, "Forcing the victim into a settlement is another act of secondary victimization," and telling them to "stop playing judge and step aside—go about your business." He also stated, "This is not a matter to be resolved or not between just the two of us."