[Ju Young-jin's News Briefing]

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■ Broadcast: SBS "Ju Young-jin's News Briefing" Monday–Friday (14:00–15:20)
■ Host: Anchor Ju Young-jin
■ Panelists: Yoon Hee-seok, former Senior Spokesperson for the People Power Party; Kim Jun-il, political commentator; Choi Sun-ho, SBS Editorial Writer
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● Lee Jun-seok Steps Down as Party Leader

Kim Jun-il / Political Commentator
"As Jang Dong-hyeok's standing strengthens, the possibility of cooperation among the conservative quartet grows."
"Due to the Reform Party's defeat in the local elections, the atmosphere for a merger is growing stronger."

Yoon Hee-seok / Former Senior Spokesperson for the People Power Party
"Lee Jun-seok's resignation as party leader diminishes the raison d'être of the Reform Party."
"Lee Jun-seok has become politically free, raising the possibility of a conservative alliance."
"Oh Se-hun, Yoo Seung-min, Han Dong-hoon, and Lee Jun-seok must respond to the alliance regardless of personal ties."

Choi Sun-ho / SBS Editorial Writer
"Lee Jun-seok's resignation appears to be a decision driven by disappointment amid clashes over party reform proposals."
"We need to see whether the non-Jang anti-Han sentiment will evolve into an anti-Jang alliance."
"Jang Dong-hyeok appears unfazed by the alliance among conservative runners."

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