[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: Jang Yoon-mi, former Democratic Party of Korea spokesperson; Kim Keun-sik, former head of the People Power Party's Vision and Strategy Office; Son Seok-min, SBS editorial writer
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● Approval Rating 'Slight Rebound' – ● Ignited Debate Over Kang Hoon-sik's Role

Jang Yoon-mi / Former Democratic Party spokesperson
"Current public opinion suggests we cannot maintain our seat count in the general election"
"Now that the ruling party's sincerity regarding reform has been acknowledged, it must present solutions for the public's livelihood"
"Kang Hoon-sik must acknowledge that his political weight has grown and keep possibilities open"

Kim Keun-sik / Former People Power Party vision and strategy chief
"The opposition party itself may not feel the urgency for change and reform"
"Jang Dong-hyeok's visibility as a leader is falling due to the influence of the 'hardline trio'"
"Yang Hyang-ja's concerns and criticism regarding systemic flaws must be heeded"

Son Seok-min / SBS editorial writer
"Jang Dong-hyeok seems to have made a strong case while advocating party-member sovereignty"
"I think running for Seoul mayor might be Kang Hoon-sik's ultimate option"

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