국힘, 민주 전대 결과에 “2년차 대통령이 사실상 패배”

The New Voice Party assessed, on the 18th, that the Democratic Party's general congress's election of Representative Kim Min-seok as chairman, while establishing the party's base, had not completely subdued the 친명 (supporters of former President Lee Myung-bak) faction. Party Vice Representative Sung-su Kim presided over the intra-party policy conference at the National Assembly, stating, "The second-term president, actually defeated, received assistance from the president who openly intervened, but Representative Kim suffered a major setback in regions outside the southern region, with the three 친정청래 (supporters of the new President) being elected."

Although Representative Kim emerged victorious, the high standing of the 세력 (faction) of former President 정청래 (Lee Myung-bak) was highlighted. Kim's victory was emphasized by the fact that the 친명 (supporters of former President Lee Myung-bak) party secured 45% of the votes and three of the five highest-ranking positions were occupied by 친정청래 (supporters of the new President) candidates.

Vice Representative Kim emphasized that the serious factional divisions created during the election process would lead to a more intense second round of voting. The president's continued struggle to regain support and maintain the public's trust was questioned.