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Song Young-gil and Ko Min-jung Announce Bids for Party Leadership: A Democratic Party Lacking Challenges from the Younger Generation

Jo Seong-hyeon

Published : Jul 8, 2026 4:45 PM

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[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: Yoon Hee-suk, former Senior Spokesperson for the People Power Party; Kim Jun-il, Current Affairs Critic; Son Seok-min, SBS Editorial Writer
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● Song Young-gil and Ko Min-jung Announce Bids

Kim Jun-il / Current Affairs Critic
"The Democratic Party must change to allow young people to challenge freely."

Yoon Hee-suk / Former Senior Spokesperson for the People Power Party
"I hope the Democratic Party will demonstrate 'consensus politics' that acknowledges the opposition in the National Assembly."

Son Seok-min / SBS Editorial Writer
"Support for Kim Min-seok and Jung Chung-rae is still fluctuating. Democratic Party supporters are likely to vote strategically."

● Backlash Against 'Ranked-Choice Voting'

Kim Jun-il / Current Affairs Critic
"The President favors 'ranked-choice voting.' This could be interpreted as a signal regarding Kim Min-seok and Song Young-gil."

Yoon Hee-suk / Former Senior Spokesperson for the People Power Party
"'Ranked-choice voting' is not democratic. Considering a 'second choice' does not fit a party leadership election."

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