"The Democratic Party: Innovate or Fail?"
Reboot the old political DNA to prevent democracy from collapsing.

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A key agenda proposed by main host and co-representative Oh Chang-seok that will overhaul the Democratic Party's DNA.

There are fundamental problems facing the Democratic Party at a turning point in Korean politics.
It is a one-sided political pattern of responding in the same old way without change, shouting only one's own slogans, checking one's moral superiority, and saying only, "We are right."
This book coldly examines the structural limitations currently facing the Democratic Party.
It presents, through concrete data and logic, the reasons why political party reform is necessary, ways to restore voter trust, and the need for policy adjustments in line with changing times.
Compared to the first edition of "Overhauling the Democratic Party's DNA," we've added issues and alternatives related to real-world politics, and updated outdated examples to reflect the changing times.


This book is not simply a political critique.
We analyze the Democratic Party's repeated mistakes and clarify the necessary strategies to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
It also closely analyzes the consequences of policies that ignore reality, such as failed real estate policies, inadequate responses to labor market changes, and generational differences in perception, and presents practical alternatives.
Rather than emotional rhetoric, we discuss the Democratic Party's sustainability through thorough analysis based on a cool-headed understanding of reality.
Ignoring change is regression.
"Overhauling the Democratic Party's DNA" will be a must-read for all voters who are concerned about what the Democratic Party must do to achieve true reform, and furthermore, the direction in which Korean politics should advance.

In the past, in Gwangju, the truth was distorted due to information control and media censorship, but in modern Seoul, the truth is conveyed in real time, yet there is an insensitive reaction.
This shows how easily we can settle for a 'cruel peace'.
It is shocking that a similar situation could recur in just a few years, despite the Supreme Court ruling in 2018 that the Yushin regime was unlawful.
Moreover, the fact that this happened despite the presence of the current Chief Justice, who was involved in the ruling at the time, clearly shows how fragile the foundations of the rule of law and democracy are.
--- From "I saw Gwangju from Yeouido that morning"

The problem of real estate goes beyond the question of where to live and the disappearance of lifetime employment.
This is the problem of 'inheritance of wealth'.
Parents' financial power does not simply affect their children's progress through elementary, middle, and high school, university entrance exam preparation, and even the process from studying abroad to graduation.
In the end, it's real estate.
It also has an absolute impact on ‘owning a home,’ which has become a de facto prerequisite for marriage.
--- From "Let's Acknowledge Human Nature Regarding Real Estate"

If attracting quality jobs is difficult right now, we need to prepare an international airport that will allow export-focused large companies to export directly after manufacturing without worrying about domestic logistics costs.
To achieve this, we need to categorize non-metropolitan areas into several megacities, designate and foster specialized and key industries, and support the creation of an industrial ecosystem.
Additionally, corporate taxes should be lowered for companies relocating to the region, and for companies already operating in the region, to encourage new hiring and raise the salaries of existing employees.
--- From "Let's make food in the provinces and a nest in Seoul"

Now is the time for a change in thinking.
We must break away from the practice of taking for granted low treatment, which is expressed as 'patriotic pay.'
We must introduce a groundbreaking compensation system commensurate with the contributions of those who play a key role in national security and scientific and technological advancement.
This means comprehensive improvement in treatment, including not only financial compensation but also research environment, autonomy, and growth opportunities.
--- From "Let's Throw Away Patriotic Pay"

What we need is not emotional responses that dwell on the past, but strategic thinking toward the future.
Our relationship with Japan is important, but we need to look beyond that to see a bigger picture.
Beyond Japan should not simply deny or exclude Japan, but should be an active vision that advances into the wider world.
--- From "Let's Think Beyond Japan"

The problem with numerical promises isn't simply that they're unrealistic.
The more fundamental problem is that these promises ignore the real challenges facing our society.
The structural problems facing Korean society, such as income inequality, polarization, youth unemployment, low birth rates, and an aging population, cannot be solved with simple numerical goals.
Rather, this obsession with macro indicators can deepen inequality and hinder social integration.

--- From "Let's not follow the numbers game"