The Democratic Party stated on May 28 that a recent poll showing Lee Won-taek with higher support than independent candidate Kim Kwan-young reveals the latter's ongoing portrayal as a political victim. The party also criticized former Presidents Lee Myung-bak and Park Geun-hye, asserting that the public would likely view them unfavorably due to their legal troubles and impeachment.
During a press conference at the National Assembly, Cho Seung-rae, the party's secretary-general, introduced a poll conducted over two days starting May 26, which indicated that Lee Won-taek was leading Kim Kwan-young.
"It is clear that Kim Kwan-young is someone who was expelled from the Democratic Party for distributing cash," Cho said. "He has been pretending to be a political victim, and this essence has now been revealed."
Cho further noted that Kim even attempted to justify his candidacy by invoking President Lee Jae-myung, despite an official denial from the Blue House. He expressed concern that anger among residents of Jeolla Province might be growing over the situation, suggesting that support for Lee Won-taek would increase as voters prioritize regional development.
Additionally, Cho addressed the recent campaign activities of former Presidents Lee Myung-bak and Park Geun-hye, stating, "The majority of the public will likely evaluate them very harshly." He pointed out their past legal issues and the disappointment they caused during their presidencies, implying that their involvement in the campaign may not be well-received.
Cho also expressed skepticism about the possibility of unifying with the Justice Innovation Party in the Pyeongtaek constituency, stating that discussions had concluded with the realization that unification was not feasible at this time.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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