Song Young-gil, a candidate for the leadership of the Democratic Party, stated on August 10 that "the core of the conflict between the party and the government is Jeong Cheong-rae's self-politics," urging Jeong to withdraw from the party convention to ensure the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration. He also suggested that candidates should consider issuing a joint statement opposing Shincheonji's involvement in the party convention to address allegations surrounding the group.
During an appearance on the YouTube channel "Kim Eo-jun's Humility is Difficult News Factory," Song remarked, "While different leadership styles are needed at various times, we do not need Jeong Cheong-rae's self-serving leadership now. Why is a candidate with a poor relationship with President Lee seeking re-election?"
Song specifically claimed that if Jeong were to win the party leadership in this convention, it would lead to a lame duck situation for President Lee, stating, "Isn't it true that figures from the People Power Party, such as Representative Jang Dong-hyuk and lawmakers Kwon Young-se and Ahn Cheol-soo, support Jeong because they want President Lee to become a lame duck?"
Regarding the allegations raised by candidate Kim Min-seok about Shincheonji, Song acknowledged, "There are suspicions that they may not have refrained from approaching the Democratic Party," but added, "All candidates should oppose Shincheonji's involvement through a joint statement and discuss follow-up measures after the investigation results are announced by the joint investigation headquarters."
Furthermore, Song explained his motivation for running for party leadership, stating, "We must protect Lee Jae-myung, the second Roh Moo-hyun," and emphasized the need for a competent party leader to present the right policy direction to President Lee.
He expressed a sense of urgency, saying, "I decided to run with the determination to complement the shortcomings of the Lee Jae-myung administration and make it a successful government," and stressed, "Now is the time for judicial reform after completing prosecutorial reform. It is time to impeach Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae," adding that if he becomes party leader, he would convene a general meeting to vote on the impeachment motion against Cho.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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