Song Young-gil on Lee Nak-yeon and Lee Jae-myung Clash: "We Must Not Return to Regionalism"

Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 26th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, publicly intervened on the 26th to ease tensions when the party's presidential candidates, Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung and former Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon, clashed over the so-called 'Baekje remarks,' stating, "We must not return to the river of regionalism."

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that morning, Leader Song said, "It is very regrettable that regionalism controversies are occurring among Democratic Party candidates."

He emphasized, "Since former President Kim Dae-jung, through the Roh Moo-hyun and Moon Jae-in administrations, the Democratic Party has at least crossed the river of regionalism," adding, "There is no place left for regionalism to take root anymore."

He then urged, "Everyone must work together with a one-team spirit."

Leader Song also added, "According to recent polls, the overwhelming mood for regime change is reversing," and said, "I believe the people are gradually opening their hearts to the Moon Jae-in government and the Democratic Party leadership, who are working for people's livelihoods. I will do my utmost to ensure that the government continues without interruption on March 9 next year."

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