Woo Won-sik, the Speaker of the National Assembly, has stated he will not run in the Democratic Party's convention scheduled for August 17. He urged the party to move forward as a united front for the sake of the citizens who have supported the democratic government.
On June 21, Woo expressed his thoughts on Facebook, questioning, "What will remain of our party if we hold a convention while inflicting wounds on each other, mocking one another, and fostering division?"
He emphasized that this is a crucial time to unite efforts for the success of the democratic government, warning that failing to heed the message from the recent local elections could jeopardize the future.
Woo highlighted that the Democratic Party has historically achieved significant victories when it has united beyond minor differences, receiving overwhelming support from the public.
He also called for clarity regarding whom the Democratic Party serves and the purpose of the upcoming convention, stating, "Only then will the competition for party leadership hold meaning."
Meanwhile, there are expectations that figures such as Jeong Cheong-rae, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, former leader Song Young-gil, and lawmaker Kim Yong-min will compete for leadership in the Democratic Party's convention.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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