Park Sung-jun, a prominent member of the pro-Lee (pro-Lee Jae-myung) faction within the Democratic Party, announced on July 12 his candidacy for the party's Supreme Council, stating, "As a strategist for the Democratic Party, I will plan for victory in the upcoming 2028 general elections."
During a press conference at the National Assembly, Park said, "Now, as a strategist for the Democratic Party, I will become a Supreme Council member and complete the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration through a victory in the general elections."
As a member of the pro-Lee faction, Park emphasized his relationship with President Lee Jae-myung, stating, "The first person appointed as the party's spokesperson by Representative Lee, who was elected at the party convention on August 28, 2022, was me, Park Sung-jun. Even when the Yoon Suk-yeol political prosecution aimed its daggers at us, I stood at the forefront to protect President Lee."
He continued, "I also served as the secretary of the special committee investigating the political prosecution by Yoon Suk-yeol, leading it successfully without any gaps. I am someone who can ensure the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration amid rising factional conflicts within the party."
Additionally, Park mentioned the need for a change in leadership, criticizing the previous leadership of Jeong Cheong-rae for losing public support, particularly among the younger generation. He stated, "I believe the current leadership has lost its direction. The Jeong administration has not provided a clear indication of where the party should go or what it should do. The next leadership must be strategic in creating victories."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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