Jung Cheong-rae, the chairman of the Democratic Party's election campaign committee, held a press conference on June 2, appealing for public support just one day before the local elections. He stated, "The People Power Party must face a stern judgment from the public in this election."
During the afternoon conference at the National Assembly, Jung emphasized that the People Power Party must pay a heavy price for its focus solely on political strife. He criticized the party for nominating 11 current regional leaders who were appointed during the Yoon Suk-yeol administration and for having former Presidents Park Geun-hye and Lee Myung-bak campaign for its candidates. Jung remarked, "Their presence in the election campaign is a regression to the past, an act of undermining democracy, and a disregard for the public. The three imprisoned figures must be consigned to the annals of history."
He further challenged the People Power Party, saying, "These three imprisoned figures are trying to drag South Korea back to the past. To what era does the People Power Party wish to regress our country? It is time to completely sever ties with the outdated forces of Yoon, Lee, and Park."
Jung asserted that despite the People Power Party's denials, the public recognizes that "President Lee Jae-myung is doing a good job." He highlighted that the capable Lee Jae-myung administration is diligently preparing for the future. He characterized the upcoming local elections as a chance to empower President Lee, establish effective local governments, and create competent local administrations.
He urged voters, saying, "Please choose capable local officials who will work seamlessly with the effective Lee Jae-myung government. The Democratic Party will work as a team with these governments to accelerate South Korea's leap forward and promote local-led growth."
In closing, Jung encouraged the public, stating, "If we are doing well, please support us and encourage us to continue our good work. Voting for candidate number one, the Democratic Party, is the way to give more strength to the Lee Jae-myung administration."
After the press conference, Jung traveled to Yongin to support Democratic Party candidate for Gyeonggi Province governor, Choo Mi-ae, and candidate for Yongin mayor, Hyun Geun-taek. He then headed to Cheonggye Plaza in Jung-gu, Seoul, to bolster the final campaign efforts for Seoul mayoral candidate Jeong Won-o.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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