Jeong Cheongrae Visits Honam: "No Matter What, the Democratic Party... We Will Honor Honam Through Our Politics"

On May 31, the last weekend before the June 3 nationwide local elections, Jeong Cheongrae, the Chief Standing Election Countermeasures Chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated, "I am well aware that Honam has been like a parent, protecting democracy and the Democratic Party. I will carry out my political work with the mindset of repaying Honam."

Chairman Jeong made these remarks while campaigning in support of Jang Gilseon, the candidate for Gurye County Governor in Jeollanam-do. The previous day, he had campaigned in Wando, Jindo, Jangheung, and Suncheon, appealing to the voters of Honam for the second day in a row.

(Suncheon = Yonhap News) Photo by Namsoo Cho - Jeong Cheongrae, Chief Senior Election Campaign Committee Chairman of the Democratic Party, is campaigning to support Son Hunmo, candidate for Suncheon Mayor, at the Medical Center Intersection on Jungang-ro, Suncheon City, South Jeolla Province on May 30, 2026. iso64@yna.co.kr (End)

Chairman Jeong said, "As the leader of the Democratic Party, I am once again sincerely grateful to the people of Honam and the residents of Gurye for protecting democracy and the Democratic Party. If you want to empower President Lee Jaemyung, I ask that you vote for the Democratic Party."

He continued, "Just as people defended the country during the Imjin War out of patriotism, the people of Honam have protected South Korea and democracy throughout history. From this historical foundation, they have always said, 'We must still vote for the Democratic Party,' and I was deeply moved and grateful."

Chairman Jeong added, "We will work to make up for our shortcomings and strive to do better for the people of Honam, so that we do not disappoint them. If Honam is like a parent, the Democratic Party will do its best to honor Honam through its politics."

He also emphasized, "This election is about empowering President Lee Jaemyung, who comes from the Democratic Party."

Regarding the appearance of former Presidents Park Geunhye and Lee Myungbak at campaign rallies for the People Power Party, he criticized, "Park Geunhye, who was impeached for state corruption, is out campaigning. Lee Myungbak, who went to prison for corruption, is also campaigning for the People Power Party. This is the kind of thing that would make President Kim Daejung rise from his grave."

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