Song Eon-seok, the floor leader of the People Power Party, launched a strong critique against the government and ruling party on the first day of the official campaign for the June 3 local elections.
During a press conference at the National Assembly on May 21, Song stated, "This local election will determine whether we will check the arrogance and self-righteousness of the Lee administration and the Democratic Party or allow it to continue unchecked."
He continued his criticism regarding the proposed special investigation law aimed at dismissing charges. "If the Democratic Party wins, they will argue that the public supports the dismissal of charges and will push forward with a special investigation to eliminate the president's alleged crimes. We must prevent this at all costs," he urged.
Song escalated his rhetoric by addressing the potential for a "tax bomb" following the local elections. He warned, "The Democratic Party is already laying the groundwork for increased capital gains tax, the elimination of long-term holding exemptions, property tax hikes, and the introduction of a financial transaction tax. If they win, they will claim public support for these tax bomb policies and implement them fully."
He added, "While our People Power Party has made mistakes, I urge you to consider whether the Democratic Party is truly doing well and what will happen if they win. A vote for the Democratic Party is a vote to give up your home and property. To stabilize real estate, prevent tax bombs, and ensure a functioning economy, please vote for the People Power Party."
Following the press conference, Song is scheduled to travel to Busan for a joint launch ceremony for the 'People Power Party Busan Victory' campaign and to support Park Min-sik, the candidate for Busan's Buk-gu district.
In response to a question about whether the visit was aimed at influencing the local election dynamics in Buk-gu, Choi Soo-jin, the spokesperson for the central election committee, stated, "Buk-gu is a crucial battleground, so we are going there."
Choi also emphasized, "Today marks the start of our campaign, and we will provide active support from the central party. We are focusing not only on local government positions but also on by-elections, as increasing the number of National Assembly members is a key goal for us in this election."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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