Former Democratic Party leader Song Young-gil is set to return to the National Assembly, with expectations of making a significant impact at the party's convention in August.
As of 2 a.m. on June 4, Song is projected to win the by-election for the Incheon Yeonsu-gap district, leading by a substantial margin over his opponent, Park Jong-jin of the People Power Party.
Upon confirming his likely victory, Song visited his campaign office and stated, "I will be a strong support for the Lee Jae-myung government," adding, "I will work hard to help the Democratic Party maintain its focus."
He emphasized, "I take seriously the residents' demand for a politics that is evaluated based on ability and results. I will devote all my efforts to the development of Yeonsu."
This marks Song's anticipated return to the National Assembly after resigning his seat in 2022 to run for mayor of Seoul. Should he return, he is expected to compete for party leadership against figures such as Jeong Cheong-rae and Kim Min-seok.
During the election period, Song expressed his dissent against the party leadership's decisions and indicated he might enter the leadership race if called upon by party members.
If elected, Song will achieve his sixth term in the National Assembly, joining fellow Democratic Party member Jo Jeong-sik, who has also been nominated as a candidate for National Assembly Speaker, as one of the longest-serving members in the party. Song has shifted from his previous constituency in Incheon Gyeyang-gu to run in Incheon Yeonsu-gap this time.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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