Song Unseok: "6.3 Local Elections to Check Lee Administration's Unilateral Rule... Only a Strong Public Warning Can Stop Reckless Governance"

Song: "Elections Must Stop Case Dismissals and Tax Hikes"

People Power Party Lacking... "We Ask the People to Fill the Gap"

Criticizes Democratic Party Metropolitan Candidates as "Cowards"

Song Unseok, the floor leader of the People Power Party, stated about two weeks ahead of the 9th nationwide local elections scheduled for June 3, "This local election is about keeping the dangerous Lee Jaemyung administration and the unstable Democratic Party's unilateral dominance in check." He added, "A strong warning from the people is the only way to stop the reckless actions of the administration."

Song Unseok, Joint Election Countermeasures Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, is holding a press conference on May 18 at the National Assembly regarding current issues related to the June 3 local elections. 2026.5.18 Photo by Kim Hyunmin

On May 18 at the National Assembly, Floor Leader Song held a press briefing on issues related to the local elections, where he made these remarks. Song said, "Over the past year, the Lee Jaemyung administration and the Democratic Party have arbitrarily pushed for nationally dangerous policies using the power of the presidency and their majority in the National Assembly." He continued, "They have seized control of public broadcasting with the three broadcasting control bills, destroyed industrial sites with the Yellow Envelope Act, and undermined the independence of the judiciary with three regressive judicial acts."

He further stated, "By seeking to dismantle the prosecution and being addicted to appointing special prosecutors, they have effectively paralyzed investigative functions for livelihood crimes." He went on, "Now, they are even pushing to mobilize all state power to drop criminal charges in order to exonerate the president." He acknowledged, "The People Power Party has been lacking. We have not had enough seats or sufficient capability to keep such unilateral actions in check," earnestly requesting, "We sincerely ask the people to fill in where we have fallen short."

Floor Leader Song also criticized the Democratic Party's candidates for key metropolitan mayoral positions, including Jung Wonoh for Seoul, Park Chandae for Incheon, and Chu Mi-ae for Gyeonggi Province, saying, "No citizen would think that cowards who avoid debates and fear scrutiny deserve to serve as heads of local governments in the greater Seoul area, which is home to over half of South Korea's population." He added, "The Democratic Party's arrogance in nominating incompetent and unqualified individuals must be judged in this election."

Song further remarked, "There is no citizen who would want to see the Lee Jaemyung administration and the Democratic Party become even more reckless." He questioned, "Is there anyone who thinks it's fine for tax hikes to rain down, for housing prices and rents to soar, for the exchange rate and inflation to keep rising, and still believes life is good? Is there any citizen who would be okay with turning all of Korea into a real estate speculation haven like Daejang-dong?"

He concluded, "It is clear that candidate number one is not the answer. I sincerely appeal to all rational citizens who believe that the country will be at risk and our future uncertain if this administration continues its unchecked dominance, to stand with the People Power Party." He added, "I earnestly ask the people to keep the administration's unilateral rule in check and to judge the arrogance of the ruling party. The People Power Party will stand together with the people to stop tyranny."

Meanwhile, Floor Leader Song explained that there are three points he has been emphasizing while traveling across regions during this local election campaign period. First, he has asked candidates to run with confidence. Second, to approach the election with a sense of urgency. Third, to act with sincerity. He emphasized, "Because we are serving the residents, we must act with sincerity," and added, "If we proceed in this way, although we are still lacking, I think achieving a golden cross is still possible."

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