Song Young-gil: "Jung Cheong-rae Is Thoroughly Bound by Factionalism... Claiming 'No Myeong-Cheong War' Is a Lie"

Representative Song Young-gil, a contender for the leadership of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized former representative Jung Cheong-rae today (July 21), stating, "He is thoroughly bound by his own faction while campaigning."

Appearing on YTN Radio's "Jang Sung-chul's News Myeongdang" today, Representative Song compared Jung to former national football team manager Hong Myung-bo, saying, "The last World Cup results showed why the manager needed to be changed, and there is a similar assessment regarding (Jung)."

Regarding Jung's appointment of a large-scale special advisor group during the June 3 local elections, Song said, "It did not feel like he was putting aside personal interests and running to truly win the local and by-elections." He added, "A phenomenon occurred where the Democratic Party's approval rating fell below that of the People Power Party, and the defeats in the Seoul mayoral race, as well as in Daegu, Gyeongnam, Busan, and Pyeongtaek, were significant."

He continued by pointing out, "It is not honest for Jung to say that the 'Myeong-Cheong War is a fictional frame created by the media.' The President has signaled directly and indirectly to the entire media multiple times that he is uncomfortable with Jung, so why does he speak as if nothing is happening?"

He also emphasized, "I believe (Jung) ran for office to build his own political power base. It has been reported in the media that he has been cultivating his organization in the Honam region with an eye on running for party leader since the presidential election, and that he has been aiming for consecutive terms in this local election as well."

Furthermore, addressing the pro-Jung faction that raised issues regarding his eligibility to run, Song raised his voice, saying, "Isn't prosecution reform intended to prevent creating victims like me? Do not ever mention prosecution reform again."

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