People Power Party Launches Election Campaign in Ulsan, Targets Yeongnam Region

People Power Party held a campaign launch event in Ulsan on May 11, aiming to secure votes in the Yeongnam region. The party called for overwhelming support for its Ulsan mayoral candidate Kim Du-gyeom and National Assembly candidate Kim Tae-kyu while also countering Democratic Party candidate Kim Sang-wook, who switched parties after leaving People Power Party.

At the event, Jang Dong-hyuk, the party leader, stated, "This local election is a war to protect Ulsan and South Korea. I urge you to judge the forces that ignore the people and trample on the Constitution, which are destroying the roots of our nation, in this election."

Jang criticized the current state of law enforcement and media, saying, "The prosecution has been dismantled, the police have become slaves to power, and now the media can no longer represent the people freely. The judiciary has also been seized. Now, they are even considering a special investigation to erase the president's crimes. This is unimaginable."

He added, "If a special investigation to dismiss charges against the president passes, this will not be a country anymore. We must secure victory in Ulsan to resume Lee Jae-myung's trial and send him to prison."

Jang praised Kim Du-gyeom, saying, "He has extensive political experience and administrative expertise. No matter how difficult it gets, he has stood by People Power Party and protected Ulsan."

In contrast, he targeted Kim Sang-wook, stating, "Can someone who set fire to the boat they were on during a storm and escaped in a lifeboat be responsible for the citizens of Ulsan? Show with your votes what the price of betraying the citizens who elected you is in this election."

Floor leader Song Eon-seok emphasized, "One must not forget their roots. It is unacceptable to spit on the party that nurtured you and the residents who elected you. Allowing such betrayal would tarnish the pride of Ulsan citizens."

He expressed confidence in Kim Tae-kyu's victory, stating, "I believe the victory for Ulsan mayor is already secured. To restore the National Assembly's Science, Technology, Information, and Broadcasting Committee, we need someone who is well-versed in that work."

Jang Dong-hyuk and the party leadership are continuing their regional campaign schedule, having visited Busan and Daegu the previous day, and are now focusing on solidifying their support in conservative strongholds. Jang plans to expand his outreach by visiting the Chungnam and Gyeongbuk party offices on May 12.