[Joo Young-jin's News Briefing]

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■ Broadcast: SBS Joo Young-jin's News Briefing, Monday–Friday (14:00–15:20)
■ Host: Anchor Joo Young-jin
■ Panelists: Suh Yong-ju, former full-time deputy spokesperson for the Democratic Party; Chang Sung-chul, director of the Public Forum Center; Choi Sun-ho, SBS editorial writer
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● Ultra-Close Race with a 0.99 Percentage Point Gap ~ ● Sharp Factional Clashes

Suh Yong-ju / Former Full-time Deputy Spokesperson for the Democratic Party
"Kim Min-seok started off on the right foot... A 'red light' seems to be on for Jung Cheong-rae"
"Considering the preferential voting system, Kim Min-seok is likely leading the three candidates"
"This election has become a test of whether one will become a 'stumbling block' to President Lee's state administration"

Chang Sung-chul / Director of the Public Forum Center
"Politics is missing from the Democratic Party convention... Both sides seem impatient"
"Jung Cheong-rae in an 'ultra-close race' in regions where he should have the advantage? It will be an uphill battle"
"Jung Cheong-rae bringing up the Shincheonji issue is an admission of impatience"

Choi Sun-ho / SBS Editorial Writer
"Kim Min-seok is performing better than expected... The outcome must be watched until the end"

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