Controversy Over 'Mass Enrollment of Shincheonji Members' Ahead of Democratic Party National Convention
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Recently, ahead of the Democratic Party's national convention, allegations that a large number of members from the religious group Shincheonji have joined the party have sparked significant repercussions in the political sphere. Within the party, claims have emerged that there was an organized attempt to join, prompting an investigation to verify the facts.
According to political insiders, the number of Shincheonji members who have joined is estimated to be between at least 30,000 and up to 50,000. It is reported that they applied for membership in an organized manner to exercise their voting rights as party members.
The Democratic Party is concerned that this mass enrollment could influence the party's decision-making process. The party leadership is currently verifying the list of applicants and investigating whether there are any inappropriate cases of enrollment in accordance with the party's constitution and regulations.
Regarding this situation, Shincheonji has not yet released an official statement. However, voices of concern are growing in the political community regarding attempts by specific groups to intervene in a political party's elections.
Many citizens are paying close attention to how the Democratic Party will resolve this issue of mass enrollment and what impact it will have on the results of the upcoming national convention.
Sources: 매일경제
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