Hong Young-pyo: "If Unfair Nominations Continue, More Will Leave the Democratic Party"

"Pro-Choen, Nomination to Remove Anti-Moon Jae-in Factions"

Hong Young-pyo, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, commented on Rep. Park Young-soon’s declaration of withdrawal after receiving a ‘bottom 10% evaluation’ and Rep. Seol Hoon’s upcoming withdrawal press conference, saying, “As long as losing and unfair nominations continue, it cannot be helped.”

On the morning of the 28th, Rep. Hong appeared on ‘CBS Kim Hyun-jung’s News Show’ and said, “Those who are leaving have devoted themselves to the Democratic Party for a very long time and have solid competitiveness in their respective regions. The Democratic Party is now pushing those people out.” As the leader of the pro-Moon Jae-in faction with four terms, Rep. Hong strongly protested to Representative Lee Jae-myung about the so-called ‘silent deaths’ at the lawmakers’ meeting held the day before.

He said, “Within the Democratic Party, those who have different opinions from Representative Lee Jae-myung and critics, including pro-Moon and anti-Lee factions, are being completely removed through nominations this time, which raises serious concerns.” He added, “Looking at the current nomination process, about 31 people, or roughly one-third, who received the bottom 20% evaluation have come out openly. Among those 31, 28 are pro-Moon or anti-Lee lawmakers.”

Rep. Hong expressed concern that if things continue this way, the Democratic Party could suffer a crushing defeat in the election. He said, “Public opinion toward the Democratic Party has been worsening compared to the beginning of the year. Even internal party polls show a decline, and all experts are saying that if the Democratic Party continues like this, it could face a devastating loss in the election, but the leadership is very complacent.”

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