SEOUL, - The innovation committee of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) decided Friday to recommend the lifting of a membership suspension imposed on former party leader Lee Jun-seok and Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo as part of efforts to bring the party together.

The committee reached the decision to recommend a "grand amnesty" for the two and former three-term lawmaker Kim Jae-won during its inaugural meeting presided over by Chairman Ihn Yohan, according to committee member Kim Kyung-jin.

The three members had their party membership suspended over alleged inappropriate actions or remarks.

The PPP's party rule stipulates members could be subject to disciplinary action when they commit a "seriously toxic act toward the party."

Kim said the measure is aimed at promoting unity and harmony within the party.

Source: Yonhap News Agency