김민석 “추미애 지사 전폭 지원” vs 정청래 “배신자 또 배신”…막판 총력전

In the final stretch of the 8·17 parliamentary elections, the Democratic Party's top three representatives, Song Yong-gil, Jeong Cheong-rae, and Kim Min-seok, campaigned to secure the support of their party members in the Seoul and Gyeonggi regions. This was done to conclude the regional elections and finalize the selection of the new central party leadership on the 17th.

The three representatives addressed their party members in a joint press conference at the indoor sports complex in Gwangju, Gyeonggi, where they outlined three key issues: semiconductors, basic income, and regional currency, along with the support they would offer to Gyeonggi Governor Myeongjae Lee. Kim Min-seok emphasized that they would stand by Governor Lee in overcoming the financial challenges in the region and improve the existing infrastructure system.

Jeong Cheong-rae acknowledged his defeat in the recent Hoenam region election, expressing his willingness to travel the path of truth with the national and historical perspectives. He vowed to uphold his principles of honesty, compassion, and shared suffering, drawing parallels to a farmer who does not blame his land and remains steadfast in his resolve.

Song Yong-gil highlighted the division of the Korean peninsula and the need for reunification to overcome this issue, stating that his personal sacrifice is to contribute to this cause, just like how a loyal friend would support another through thick and thin.