The Democratic Party of Korea launched an evaluation committee on June 22 to comprehensively assess the results of the June 3 local elections and the National Assembly by-elections. The party aims to enhance public trust and commit to victory in the upcoming general elections based on the committee's findings.
During the first full meeting held at the National Assembly, the committee reviewed the election outcomes and sought strategies for winning the 2028 general elections.
Lee Jae-young, co-chair of the committee and head of the Democratic Research Institute, stated, "The starting point for election evaluation is not self-blame but reflection. The committee will conduct a thorough analysis based on objective data and voices from the field regarding the local and by-election results. We will honestly acknowledge our shortcomings to strengthen public trust and prepare for a victorious general election."
Representative Baek Seung-ah emphasized the need for a calm assessment of what went well and what fell short during the evaluation process. "We must read the flow of public sentiment revealed in the process rather than focusing solely on the results of victory or defeat. We will center our evaluation work around the voices from the field, using the messages sent to us in this election as a starting point for identifying future challenges," she said.
Representative Lee Yeon-hee also stressed the importance of critically examining what was lacking and what needs to be improved. "We must broaden the Democratic Party's outreach and build a foundation for regaining public trust to create the groundwork for re-election. I will do my utmost to establish a milestone that opens the path for the future of the Democratic Party and the re-establishment of our government based on unity and expansion," she stated.
The evaluation committee is co-chaired by Lee Jae-young and Hong Chang-min, former head of the Seoul City Party's candidate recommendation committee. Other members include Representative Baek Seung-ah, Bong Geon-woo, chair of the Democratic Party's National University Student Committee, Ji Byeong-geun, a professor of political science and diplomacy at Chosun University, Chae Woo-ri, a lawyer, Kim Nae-hoon, a writer, Choi Jong-ho, a political consultant at FM Winners, and Song Chang-wook, deputy director of the Democratic Research Institute.
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