The commentary recalled that representatives of the Democratic Labor Party and other opposition parties and organizations of different circles at a joint meeting on Jan. 20 agreed to achieve a great alliance of progressive forces and jointly settle social problems like peace on the Korean Peninsula and the abolition of part-time jobs.

It held that this was something very encouraging as it reflects the present reality.

To achieve the alliance of progressive forces for the development of the progressive movement and the realization of social democracy brooks no further delay, the commentary added.