On June 2, the Democratic Party made a final appeal for votes ahead of the June 3 local elections, urging voters to choose the ruling party candidate who will work with President Lee Jae-myung.
Jo Seung-rae, the party's secretary-general, spoke to reporters at the National Assembly, stating, "With just one day left until the election, it is time to vote for the normalization of South Korea and to create an effective local government." He emphasized that the essence of this election is to judge the far-right forces and to support a capable president.
Jo urged citizens to actively participate in the voting process and reflect on the significance of the election, asking them to support a president who works effectively. "Please choose candidates who will work in sync with the president throughout his term," he added.
He also targeted candidates from the People Power Party, including Oh Se-hoon, Yoon Jeung-bok, Park Wan-su, and Choo Kyung-ho, who have faced various allegations.
"Oh is under investigation for allegations of polling fraud, while Yoon is currently on trial for violating election laws," Jo pointed out. He noted that Park is facing accusations related to the illegal production and distribution of AI-generated fake videos, and Choo has been indicted for serious charges related to insurrection. "If they are elected, can they govern effectively?" he questioned.
Regarding Han Dong-hoon, Jo stated, "There are already allegations of operating an illegal election office, and discussions in a group chat among Han's supporters have raised concerns about fraudulent residency registrations. This is a clear violation of election laws. We request prompt cooperation from the National Election Commission and investigative authorities."
Jo also criticized candidates who have run as independents, such as Kim Kwan-young, who was expelled from the party for cash distribution, and Jo Guk, who is running in Pyeongtaek.
"Kim Kwan-young was expelled not for political oppression but for distributing cash. We cannot entrust the future of Jeonbuk to a candidate who consistently lies to cover up his wrongdoings," he said. He urged Democratic supporters in Pyeongtaek to choose candidate Kim Yong-nam instead of Jo Guk.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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