[Joo Young-jin's News Briefing]

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■ Broadcast: SBS "Joo Young-jin's News Briefing" Monday–Friday (14:00–15:20)
■ Anchor: Joo Young-jin
■ Panelists: Seo Yong-ju, former full-time deputy spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Korea; Jang Sung-chul, director of the Gongron Center; Son Seok-min, SBS editorial writer
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● Kim Min-seok Announces Candidacy; Jeong Cheong-rae Heads to Honam

Seo Yong-ju / Former full-time deputy spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Korea
"It is certain that the President feels uncomfortable with Jeong Cheong-rae."
"Kim Min-seok's announcement of his candidacy shows a clear train of thought, questioning the responsibility for the local elections."
"It seems Song Young-gil intends to run to prevent an early lame duck period for the Lee Jae-myung administration."
"The Democratic Party lacks consideration for the future generation beyond the 86 generation."

Jang Sung-chul / Director of the Gongron Center
"The President seems to feel burdened by and hostile toward a party leader who is not in sync with him."
"Jeong Cheong-rae's moves toward a consecutive term as party leader are being conducted privately; he is taking an emotional approach."
"The framework of the national convention is that 'it must be Kim Min-seok, or party-government relations will collapse,' which favors Kim Min-seok."
"The reason there is no replacement of the Democratic Party's 86 generation is because they are walking on eggshells around the President."

Son Seok-min / SBS editorial writer
"Securing the votes of party members with voting rights is the key point to watch in the Democratic Party's national convention."
"Jeong Cheong-rae seems to believe he has an advantage among party members with voting rights; he is currently employing an out-boxing strategy."

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