Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, speaks at a press conference held at the party's office in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, on May 31. [Photo: Yonhap News]
Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, emphasized on May 31 that the upcoming election is about protecting the "future of the next generation," stating, "Voting for the People Power Party is about safeguarding my freedom and property, as well as the future of our descendants."
During a press conference at the party's office in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, Jang urged citizens to exercise their voting rights on June 3.
He referenced President Lee Jae-myung's recent social media post, which quoted Plato's saying, "The price of political apathy is being ruled by the worst of the worst," and remarked, "This is what I want to convey to the public." He added, "Due to political indifference during the last general and presidential elections, the worst of the worst, Lee Jae-myung and the Democratic Party, are dominating South Korea. Our citizens are paying a heavy price for their political apathy."
Jang continued, "If we forgo voting in this local election, we are giving Lee Jae-myung, who abuses presidential power for personal gain, a chance to erase his crimes." He asserted that Lee is not merely the leader of the opposition but represents a corrupt power that must be held accountable.
He also criticized the recent incident on May 29, where ballots were exposed during early voting, stating, "This is illegal electioneering, telling voters to vote for a specific candidate. If a president from a conservative government had done this, the Democratic Party would have immediately called for impeachment."
Jang strongly argued that voting is essential to prevent President Lee and the Democratic Party from seizing control of local governments. He urged citizens to show their determination to protect their homes, property, and freedom through decisive action, warning, "There may come a day when you regret not voting."
Meanwhile, the People Power Party plans to focus on encouraging young voters to participate in the election over the next three days. This strategy is based on the belief that increased turnout from the '2030' generation, which has previously supported the party, will be advantageous.
Jang stated, "In the remaining time, we will work harder to ensure that the younger generation comes out to vote," adding that the campaign on May 31 is set in an area with a high concentration of young people.
During a press conference at the party's office in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, Jang urged citizens to exercise their voting rights on June 3.
He referenced President Lee Jae-myung's recent social media post, which quoted Plato's saying, "The price of political apathy is being ruled by the worst of the worst," and remarked, "This is what I want to convey to the public." He added, "Due to political indifference during the last general and presidential elections, the worst of the worst, Lee Jae-myung and the Democratic Party, are dominating South Korea. Our citizens are paying a heavy price for their political apathy."
Jang continued, "If we forgo voting in this local election, we are giving Lee Jae-myung, who abuses presidential power for personal gain, a chance to erase his crimes." He asserted that Lee is not merely the leader of the opposition but represents a corrupt power that must be held accountable.
He also criticized the recent incident on May 29, where ballots were exposed during early voting, stating, "This is illegal electioneering, telling voters to vote for a specific candidate. If a president from a conservative government had done this, the Democratic Party would have immediately called for impeachment."
Jang strongly argued that voting is essential to prevent President Lee and the Democratic Party from seizing control of local governments. He urged citizens to show their determination to protect their homes, property, and freedom through decisive action, warning, "There may come a day when you regret not voting."
Meanwhile, the People Power Party plans to focus on encouraging young voters to participate in the election over the next three days. This strategy is based on the belief that increased turnout from the '2030' generation, which has previously supported the party, will be advantageous.
Jang stated, "In the remaining time, we will work harder to ensure that the younger generation comes out to vote," adding that the campaign on May 31 is set in an area with a high concentration of young people.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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