Democratic Party to publish white paper on election results

Jeong Cheong-rae, leader of the Democratic Party, announced plans to compile a comprehensive white paper documenting the results of the recent 6/3 local elections and by-elections. He stated that while individual evaluations are possible, a systematic approach is necessary. The party leadership has agreed to form an evaluation committee to produce the white paper.

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The evaluation committee will include one external and one internal co-chair for objective assessment.

During a meeting at the National Assembly, Jeong outlined the structure of the evaluation committee, proposing co-chairs from both outside and inside the party. This dual perspective aims to ensure an objective assessment of the election outcomes. He noted that newly elected mayors will begin their terms on July 1, while those elected in by-elections will retain their status as lawmakers and participate in upcoming votes.

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While celebrating the winners is important, I feel we need to offer more comfort to our comrades who lost.

Jeong reflected on the pressures of party leadership, drawing a parallel to former party leader Lee Jae-myung's demeanor during past general elections. He admitted that despite numerous victories, he found it difficult to celebrate wholeheartedly, thinking of candidates like Kim Bu-gyeom in Daegu and Oh Jung-ki in Gyeongbuk who did not secure seats. "While celebrating the winners is important, I feel we need to offer more comfort to our comrades who lost," Jeong stated.

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Politicians must always align with the people's perspective. But more importantly, they must align with history.

He extended congratulations to newly elected officials, including Song Young-gil for Incheon's Yeon-su Gap, Kim Nam-jun for Incheon's Gye-yang Eul, and Woo Sang-ho for Gangwon Province governor. Drawing inspiration from former President Roh Moo-hyun's words, Jeong emphasized the importance of aligning with the public's perspective and, more crucially, with history. He concluded by urging party members to embrace differences with a broad mindset, akin to the sea, and to unite as one team with one voice to ensure the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration.

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We must acknowledge our differences with a sea-like heart and unite as one team with one voice for the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration.