The opposition People Power Party has formally proposed a high-level “policy shift summit” with President Lee Jae-myung and ruling Democratic Party leaders on January 15, 2026, aiming to bridge deep political divides and seek bipartisan cooperation on urgent national issues. PPP interim leader Jang Dong-hyeok announced the initiative in a press conference, stating the party is ready to discuss major policy realignments—including economic recovery measures, pension reform, low birth rate countermeasures, and national security—in a “frank and constructive” manner.
The proposal comes amid heightened partisan tension following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, ongoing investigations into his martial law declaration, and the PPP’s internal struggle to redefine itself after electoral setbacks. Jang emphasized that the summit would be “above party lines” and focused on “practical solutions for the people,” while subtly criticizing the Lee administration for “rushing ideological reforms” without broad consensus.
President Lee’s office has not yet responded officially, but ruling party sources indicate cautious interest, viewing it as an opportunity to address public fatigue with confrontation politics ahead of the 2026 local elections. However, hardliners within both camps remain skeptical, with some Democrats dismissing the offer as a “political stunt” and PPP conservatives questioning whether meaningful compromise is possible under a progressive president.
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