Kim Min-seok, Jeong Cheong-rae, and Song Young-gil clash in the Democratic Party convention preliminaries

Candidates running in the election for the next Democratic Party leader competed by presenting their respective visions and directions for running the party at the joint preliminary campaign speech held on the 20th at the party’s central headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul. Candidate Kim Minseok emphasized that internal conflict must be brought to an end and that the success of the Lee Jaemyung administration must be supported, criticizing the leadership under Representative Jeong Cheongrae. Candidate Jeong Cheongrae appealed for support from both hardline supporters and traditional supporters, championing a oneperson, onevote system and the completion of prosecutorial reform. Candidate Song Younggil said he would safeguard the achievements of the Lee Jaemyung administration, presenting housing supply and resolving youth issues as key pledges. Candidate Ko Minjung emphasized internal unity and inclusion, and Candidate Kim Bomi argued that she would transform the party into one that welcomes young people back.