Kim Min-seok, a candidate for the leadership of the Democratic Party, and former party leader Jung Cheong-rae campaigned in the Honam region over the weekend. Meanwhile, Song Young-gil, another candidate, attended a national university committee meeting to engage with young voters.
On July 4, Kim announced via X (formerly Twitter) that he was spending the weekend in Iksan, North Jeolla Province. He stated, "The three mega projects will be a historic gamble for the Lee Jae-myung administration and South Korea," adding, "Ultimately, this will mark the beginning of significant progress for all regions."
He continued, "Iksan and North Jeolla will also make remarkable strides," expressing his vision for a new leap forward for both the province and the country during his first weekend after leaving office as Prime Minister.
Jung shared on Facebook that he visited the birthplace of former President Kim Dae-jung on Hahyu Island in Sinan County, South Jeolla Province. He remarked, "President Kim Dae-jung is not someone who can be monopolized by a few individuals. His spirit will continue to nurture democracy in this land and inspire more dreams."
Jung pledged to follow in Kim Dae-jung's footsteps to ensure the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration, complete judicial reform, and establish a Democratic Party where members are the true owners. He concluded by stating, "I will walk the path of democracy, human rights, and peace on the Korean Peninsula, as President Kim Dae-jung did, thinking and acting like him."
Song Young-gil participated in the Democratic Party's national university committee's "Vision Full Pack & Party Members' General Assembly" held at the National Assembly. He presented his policy ideas aimed at youth.
Song noted, "In the recent local and by-elections, the public and young people in their 20s and 30s sent a clear warning to the Democratic Party. We cannot create a future by viewing this through the lens of an older generation that claims we have become 'far-right.'"
He emphasized, "There will be a presidential election in 2030. The re-election of our party is central to reforming the Democratic Party. We must win the hearts of young voters to achieve this goal."
He added that if elected party leader, he would establish a "2030 Special Committee" to develop fundamental measures for addressing youth issues, with a young committee member leading the initiative to focus the party's efforts on solving these challenges.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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