Democratic Party leadership candidates appeal to Honam region with 'No Honam, No Country' slogan

Candidates vying for the leadership of South Korea's Democratic Party are actively courting votes in the crucial Honam region. Kim Min-seok, Song Young-gil, and Jeong Cheong-rae, all seeking the party's top position, made appearances in the region for a rotating primary election.

During their campaign stops, the candidates invoked the historical significance of Honam, a region that has been a traditional stronghold for the party. They collectively used the phrase "약무호남 시무국가 (Yakmuhonam Simugukga)," which translates to "If there is no Honam, there is no country." This slogan underscores the belief that the region's support is indispensable for the party's success and, by extension, for the nation's democratic development.

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If there is no Honam, there is no country

Jeong Cheong-rae, speaking first at the event, elaborated on the sentiment, stating that "If there was no Honam, there would be no country, and no democracy, and no Democratic Party." His remarks highlighted the deep historical ties and the perceived foundational role of the Honam region in the party's identity and South Korea's democratic journey. The candidates' appeals aim to secure the vital votes of Honam's party members in the ongoing leadership race.

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If there was no Honam, there would be no country, and no democracy, and no Democratic Party.