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Progressive Party 진보당 | |
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| Leader | Kim Jae-yeon |
| Secretary-General | Shin Chang-hyun |
| Floor Leader | Yoon Jong-oh |
| Co-leaders | See list
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| Chair of the Policy Planning Committee | Jang Jin-sook |
| Founded | 15 October 2017 |
| Merger of | |
| Headquarters | 130 Sajik-ro, Jongno District, Seoul |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Left-wing[A] |
| National affiliation | Democratic Alliance of Korea |
| Colors | |
| Slogan | Always reliable and at our side (Korean: 든든한 우리편) |
| National Assembly | 3 / 300 |
| Metropolitan Mayors and Governors | 0 / 17 |
| Municipal Mayors | 1 / 226 |
| Provincial and Metropolitan Councillors | 4 / 872 |
| Municipal Councillors | 18 / 2,960 |
| Website | |
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^ A: The Progressive Party is often described as "far-left" in South Korea due to its sympathies toward North Korea, opposition to the U.S. military presence in South Korea, and political similarities to the defunct Unified Progressive Party (UPP; 통합진보당).[1][2] | |
| Progressive Party | |
| Hangul | 진보당 |
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| Hanja | 進步黨 |
| Revised Romanization | Jinbodang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chinbodang |
| Former name | |
| Hangul | 민중당 |
| Hanja | 民衆黨 |
| Revised Romanization | Minjungdang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Minjungdang |
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The Progressive Party (Korean: 진보당), formerly known as the Minjung Party (Korean: 민중당, lit. 'People's Party') until June 2020,[3] is a left-wing[4][5][6] progressive and nationalist political party in South Korea.[7] The party was formed by the merger of the New People's Party and People's United Party on 15 October 2017.[8]
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- ^ "Parcel delivery union to hold rally demanding CJ Logistics negotiates with striking workers". The Korea Herald. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2023. "In Monday's rally, protesters plan to get around the antivirus rules, which only allow for a rally of up to 299 people, by having an official campaign vehicle of Kim Jae-yeon, presidential candidate of the far-left Progressive Party, at the scene as campaign events are exempt from COVID-19 restrictions."
- ^ "[4·15 총선 앗싸①] '극좌'에서 '극우'까지 ... '배당금黨'에 '결혼당'도 출현" [[April 15 general elections] From 'far left' to 'far right' ... 'Dividend Party' and 'Marriage Party' have also emerged.]. 뉴스웍스. 26 January 2020.
- ^ Deok-ho, Son (20 June 2020). 민중당, 진보당으로 당명 변경 ... 김재연, 신임 당대표 선출 (Rename the Minjung Party to the Progressive Party ... Kim Jae-yeon Elects New Party Leader). The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- ^ Jae-hyuk, Park (17 August 2018). "CJ Logistics criticized for death of part-timer". The Korea Times. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
The left-wing Minjung Party criticized CJ Group's logistics arm for shifting its responsibility for the death to the subcontractor.
- ^ Hincks, Joseph (25 May 2018). "Confusion and Protests. How Seoul Reacted to President Trump Quitting the North Korea Summit". Time. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
In the city's Gwanghwamun Square Friday, a group of about 30 protesters holding the banners of South Korea's left-wing Minjung party had gathered to demonstrate against the cancellation of summit.
- ^ "North Korea repeats unfounded claims COVID came from South in new booklet". NK News. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
Denouncing Park Sang-hak as "human scum," the booklet highlights opposition to his activities within South Korea, including among the left-wing Progressive Party.
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