Democratic Party Addresses Declining Support Among Young Voters

Democratic Party member Park Min-kyu and others pose for a photo during the forum held on July 1 at the National Assembly. [Photo=Yonhap News]

The Democratic Party of Korea held a forum on July 1 to analyze the sharp decline in support among voters in their 20s and 30s during the recent local elections. The party emphasized the need to actively address youth issues and develop effective strategies.
The forum, titled "Why Doesn't the 2030 Generation Support the Democratic Party?" focused on discussions aimed at securing the votes of younger demographics.
Nam In-soon, a member of the National Assembly, stated, "There has been a clear trend of decreasing support among women in their 20s and 30s. I have repeatedly urged the party to respond to this issue." She called for an evaluation of whether the Democratic Party has adequately addressed the various concerns felt by young people, regardless of gender.
Han Jung-ae, chair of the party's policy committee, stressed the need for the party to acknowledge its status as an incumbent and to listen to the voices emerging from society. "We must accept that we are lacking in certain areas," she said.
Park Joo-min, another lawmaker, remarked that the aversion to the Democratic Party among younger voters is an unavoidable question. "We need to look at the issues seriously and find solutions. I will reflect on this myself and hope for positive outcomes," he said.
Kim Han-kyu, the party's deputy floor leader, and Lee Joo-hee, the party's spokesperson, expressed their desire to break the cycle of repeating history and emphasized the importance of finding answers from the youth to address the current situation.
Additionally, Park Min-kyu, who proposed the forum, noted, "During my time with the Jeong Won-oh campaign, I realized that we had not heard enough about the political and policy concerns of the younger generation. I feel that our current political landscape lacks sufficient attention to the importance of the 2030 generation. I hope the solutions discussed in this forum will help us become a party that moves forward with future generations."

* This article has been translated by AI.