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Yeodam Yadam: Seong Chi-hun's Sharp Critique, "The Democratic Party Is Already an Establishment Party!"… Why?

Jo Seong-hyeon

Published : Jul 20, 2026 4:35 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: Seong Chi-hun, Deputy Spokesperson of the Democratic Party of Korea; Jang Sung-chul, Director of the Gongron Center; Yang Man-hee, SBS Editorial Writer
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● Controversy Over Up to 4-Fold Increase ● Party Leadership Race Begins in Earnest

Seong Chi-hun / Deputy Spokesperson, Democratic Party of Korea
"Claiming the President's mention of 'deposit fees' is interference in party affairs is an excessive argument."
"The increase in deposit fees is even more problematic because there is no clear explanation for it."
"The 2030 generation is not becoming conservative, but anti-Democratic Party; they are increasingly disliking the Democratic Party."
"The core message of the national convention should be expanding the political base, and it must extend to generational expansion."

Jang Sung-chul / Director, Gongron Center
"Political parties should not break the will of youth politics."
"It is inappropriate to point to the President's mention of 'deposit fees' as 'interference in party affairs'."
"The establishment of mainstream parties is due to poor candidate nominations; they fail to nurture talent."
"The Democratic Party treats young politicians like accessories; they give them opportunities only to take them away."

Yang Man-hee / SBS Editorial Writer
"The Democratic Party talks about 'youth,' but only makes decisions that run counter to the interests of the youth."

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