Jung Cheong-rae, a candidate for the leadership of the Democratic Party, warned on August 2 that he would file a complaint with the Ethics Committee against fellow candidate Kim Min-seok, who raised allegations regarding Shincheonji membership. In response, Kim sought support by referencing former Presidents Roh Moo-hyun and Moon Jae-in, who have strong political ties in Busan.
During a joint rally held at BEXCO in Haeundae, Busan, Jung stated, "I will take strict action against any behavior that puts the Democratic Party at risk of being deemed unconstitutional once I become the party leader," a remark interpreted as a direct response to Kim's allegations.
Jung also challenged Kim regarding alliances with progressive parties, asking, "Who was the government official exchanging messages with Lee Un-joo opposing the merger with the Justice Party? Why hasn’t there been a response to the post by Supreme Council member Kang Deok-gu suggesting that merging with the Justice Party aligns with the President's intentions?"
Instead of countering Jung's attacks, Kim defined Democratic Party politicians as his 'political mentors' and aimed to win over party members in Busan. Despite Jung's mention of potential disciplinary actions, Kim appeared to ignore these claims, focusing instead on appealing to local party supporters.
Kim stated, "I wanted to learn about unwavering politics from former President Kim Dae-jung, passionate politics from former President Roh, dignified politics from former President Moon, and the politics of embracing all to lead a new history like President Lee Jae-myung." He also highlighted figures like former lawmaker Kim Geun-tae and former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, emphasizing, "They are all benefactors to me."
Candidate Song Young-gil countered Jung by emphasizing his own policy strengths. He highlighted his experience as chair of the Planning and Finance Committee and as the head of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) committee, asserting, "I, Song Young-gil, who saved Incheon from a bankruptcy crisis, can create an irreplaceable South Korea in collaboration with this President."
He further criticized Jung, saying, "The President is struggling with party-government issues to the point of losing sleep. I don’t understand why he wants to be re-elected," and added, "There’s no need for Jung to worry; reform tasks like the abolition of supplementary investigative powers are being completed."
During a joint rally held at BEXCO in Haeundae, Busan, Jung stated, "I will take strict action against any behavior that puts the Democratic Party at risk of being deemed unconstitutional once I become the party leader," a remark interpreted as a direct response to Kim's allegations.
Jung also challenged Kim regarding alliances with progressive parties, asking, "Who was the government official exchanging messages with Lee Un-joo opposing the merger with the Justice Party? Why hasn’t there been a response to the post by Supreme Council member Kang Deok-gu suggesting that merging with the Justice Party aligns with the President's intentions?"
Instead of countering Jung's attacks, Kim defined Democratic Party politicians as his 'political mentors' and aimed to win over party members in Busan. Despite Jung's mention of potential disciplinary actions, Kim appeared to ignore these claims, focusing instead on appealing to local party supporters.
Kim stated, "I wanted to learn about unwavering politics from former President Kim Dae-jung, passionate politics from former President Roh, dignified politics from former President Moon, and the politics of embracing all to lead a new history like President Lee Jae-myung." He also highlighted figures like former lawmaker Kim Geun-tae and former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, emphasizing, "They are all benefactors to me."
Candidate Song Young-gil countered Jung by emphasizing his own policy strengths. He highlighted his experience as chair of the Planning and Finance Committee and as the head of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) committee, asserting, "I, Song Young-gil, who saved Incheon from a bankruptcy crisis, can create an irreplaceable South Korea in collaboration with this President."
He further criticized Jung, saying, "The President is struggling with party-government issues to the point of losing sleep. I don’t understand why he wants to be re-elected," and added, "There’s no need for Jung to worry; reform tasks like the abolition of supplementary investigative powers are being completed."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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