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Democratic Party Aims for Victory in 13 of 14 By-Elections, All Metropolitan Mayoral Races

From Hankyoreh · (4m ago) Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Democratic Party aims to win all 16 metropolitan mayoral races and secure 13 out of 14 National Assembly by-election seats in the upcoming June 3 local elections.
  • The party will decide on electoral alliances for specific races, such as the Ulsan mayoral election, at the local level, rather than through central party directives.
  • The Democratic Party plans to unveil region-specific policy pledges next week and will launch its central election committee on the 10th, with party leader Jeong Cheong-rae serving as the standing chairman.

As the June 3 local elections approach, the Democratic Party is setting ambitious goals, signaling a strong intent to reclaim political ground. Our objective is clear: to secure a sweeping victory across the nation, including winning all 16 metropolitan mayoral seats and retaining the vast majority of our current National Assembly seats in the by-elections. This is not merely about winning; it's about demonstrating our commitment to the people and our readiness to lead.

Shouldn't we protect the 13 seats that were previously our constituencies?

— Kang Jun-hyunKang Jun-hyun, the chief spokesperson for the Democratic Party, emphasizes the party's goal of retaining its existing National Assembly seats in the upcoming by-elections.

We understand that effective governance requires responsiveness to local needs. Therefore, decisions regarding electoral alliances, such as the potential collaboration in the Ulsan mayoral race, will be entrusted to our local party chapters. This decentralized approach ensures that strategies are tailored to the specific dynamics of each region, fostering stronger local engagement and accountability. Our focus is on building consensus and unity at the grassroots level to maximize our electoral success.

We will aim for victory in all regions for metropolitan mayors as well.

— Kang Jun-hyunKang Jun-hyun outlines the Democratic Party's ambitious target of winning all metropolitan mayoral elections.

Furthermore, the Democratic Party is dedicated to presenting concrete solutions to the challenges facing our communities. We will be rolling out tailored policy pledges designed to address the unique concerns of each region. This initiative, coupled with the upcoming launch of our central election committee, underscores our proactive stance and our determination to connect with voters on substantive issues. We are confident that our forward-looking policies and our commitment to democratic principles will resonate with the electorate, leading to a decisive victory.

The goal is high, the attitude is humble, and I hope we achieve victory always from the perspective of the people.

— Jeong Cheong-raeJeong Cheong-rae, leader of the Democratic Party, encourages party members to maintain high aspirations while staying grounded and focused on the public's needs.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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