Song Gap-seok: "Only the Public Sentiment... I Will Be a Supreme Council Member Who Speaks Based on Common Sense and Principles"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Song Gap-seok, the only non-metropolitan candidate running for the Supreme Council member position in the August 28 Democratic Party convention, is appealing for support as a "reliable candidate to protect the Democratic Party."

Song said, "I did not rely on factions in politics. I challenged repeatedly without any experience in the Blue House or the executive branch," adding, "After three election defeats, I became a member of the National Assembly after 18 years."

He continued, "I have not engaged in politics that grows by confronting specific factions or individuals, and I have no intention to do so in the future," emphasizing, "I will be a Supreme Council member who speaks based on common sense and principles, looking only at public sentiment."

He also pledged to represent the public sentiment from all over the country to ensure that no one experiences alienation, exclusion, or discrimination.

First, for Gangwon, he promised the successful launch of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province and economic independence for mining and border areas; for Chungcheong, the completion of the new administrative capital Sejong and the establishment of the Chungcheong Mega City, the presidential Sejong second office, and the early construction of the National Assembly Sejong building.

For the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam regions, he mentioned the successful promotion of the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Mega City, the early opening of the new Gadeokdo airport, and hosting the 2030 Busan Expo; for Daegu and Gyeongbuk, the undergrounding of the KTX Gyeongbu Line, relocation of the Daegu military base, and successful promotion of the new airport and Ulleung Airport.

Additionally, for the Jeonbuk region, he emphasized the realization of Saemangeum Special Self-Governing Province and the creation of a third financial hub; for Gwangju and Jeonnam, the Honam super-regional economic community and RE300 promotion; and for Jeju, the complete resolution of the April 3 incident and the realization of a complex marine industry hub port.

He stated, "I will build a Democratic Party that prioritizes people’s livelihoods and does not back down against the Yoon Seok-yeol administration’s tyranny," adding, "I will restore common sense and principles to create a Democratic Party loved by the people and present progressive values and visions suitable for the changing times."

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