Why No New Faces in Leadership Race? Jang Sung-chul Cites Presidential Pressure, Seo Yong-ju Points to Lack of DJ Spirit

[Ju Young-jin's News Briefing]

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■ Broadcast: SBS "Ju Young-jin's News Briefing" Mon-Fri (14:00–15:20)
■ Host: Anchor Ju Young-jin
■ Panelists: Seo Yong-ju, former full-time deputy spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Korea; Jang Sung-chul, Director of the Gongron Center; Son Seok-min, SBS Editorial Writer
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● Kim Min-seok Announces Bid, Jung Chung-rae Heads to Honam

Seo Yong-ju / Former full-time deputy spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Korea
"It is clear that President Lee feels uncomfortable with Jung Chung-rae."
"Kim Min-seok's announcement to run shows a clear train of thought; he is questioning the responsibility for the local elections."
"Song Young-gil appears to be running to prevent an early lame-duck period for the Lee Jae-myung administration."
"The Democratic Party lacks consideration for the future generation beyond the 86 generation."

Jang Sung-chul / Director of the Gongron Center
"President Lee seems to feel burdened by and hostile toward a party leader who is not in sync with him."
"Jung Chung-rae is keeping his moves for a consecutive term as party leader private, taking an emotional approach."
"The landscape of the national convention is framed as 'a catastrophe in party-government relations unless it is Kim Min-seok,' which favors Kim."
"The reason there is no replacement of the 86 generation in the Democratic Party is due to them being wary of the President."

Son Seok-min / SBS Editorial Writer
"Securing the votes of party members with voting rights is the key point to watch in the Democratic Party's national convention."
"Jung Chung-rae seems to believe he has the upper hand among party members with voting rights; he is currently employing an out-boxing strategy."

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