Will the Party Leadership Race Become a Four-Way Contest?...Pro-Moon Gomin Jung Joins the Race
Gomin Jung and Song Younggil to Announce Candidacy for Party Leader on July 8
Gomin Jung, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, will run in the party leadership election at the National Convention on August 17. Assemblywoman Jung, who is aligned with the pro-Moon Jae-in faction, is the only female candidate among the leadership contenders and, as a candidate in her 40s, is also the youngest.
On July 7, Jung's camp announced that she will hold a press conference at 9:40 a.m. on July 8 at the National Assembly Communication Center to officially announce her candidacy.
After the press conference, Jung is scheduled to visit and pay respects at the grave of former President Kim Dae-jung at the Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak-gu, Seoul.
Recently, Jung has raised her voice through various interviews, criticizing the Democratic Party leadership. On June 26, during an appearance on YTN Radio’s “Jang Sungchul’s News Myeongdang,” she stated that she was considering running for party leader, saying, “Our party continues to look inward. If, as a result, we fail to earn the love and choice of the people and lose power again, what could we possibly do?”
In particular, regarding former leader Jeong Cheong-rae’s visit to former President Moon Jae-in immediately after his resignation, Jung pointed out, “It would have been better not to meet,” adding, “There is no need to create misunderstandings in such a fiercely competitive leadership race.”
With Jung entering the race, the Democratic Party leadership contest is expected to become a four-way race, including former Prime Minister Kim Minseok, Assemblyman Song Young-gil, and former leader Jeong Cheong-rae.
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Meanwhile, on the same day, Assemblyman Song is also set to officially announce his candidacy for party leader. Song will hold a press conference at the Democratic Party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul.
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