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Supreme Council Race in Democratic Party Also Splits Between Pro-Lee and Pro-Chung: Can the Same Roof Hold?

Jo Jaehaeng

Published : Aug 3, 2026 4:48 PM

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[A Briefing on News by Joo Young-jin]

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■ Broadcast: SBS "A Briefing on News by Joo Young-jin" Monday–Friday (14:00–15:20)
■ Host: Anchor Joo Young-jin
■ Panelists: Seo Yong-joo, former full-time deputy spokesperson for the Democratic Party; Chang Sung-chul, director of the Public Opinion Center; Choi Sun-ho, SBS editorial writer
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● From "Severing Ties with the President" to Supreme Council Race: Pro-Lee vs. Pro-Chung

Seo Yong-joo / Former full-time deputy spokesperson for the Democratic Party
"It has shifted to proxy politics... with the intent to seize hegemony within the progressive bloc."

Chang Sung-chul / Director of the Public Opinion Center
"The primary rules must be changed to reflect public sentiment so that expressions targeting hardline party members decrease."

Choi Sun-ho / SBS editorial writer
"The competition for the 5th and 6th places in the Democratic Party Supreme Council election is expected to be fierce."

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