Ex-Democrat official Kim Yong considers running for supreme council, criticizes leader Chung Sye-kyun

Kim Yong, former deputy director of the Democratic Party's research institute, has announced he is positively considering a run for the party's supreme council. He stated that given the party's poor election results and current crisis, he believes he can play a significant role, especially as he is not currently a member of the National Assembly.

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I am thinking positively.

Kim also called for party leader Chung Sye-kyun to apologize for the recent election outcomes. "Responsibility for the election results has not yet been settled," Kim said. "To start anew, shouldn't there be an apology first?" He added that an apology from Chung is "basic."

Criticizing Chung's assessment of the election as a "national victory," Kim questioned its validity. He suggested that Chung should have resigned as party leader to take responsibility for the defeat and facilitate a fresh start. However, Kim acknowledged that such a move might be too late, potentially leading to political infighting ahead of the August 17 party convention.

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Responsibility for the election results has not yet been settled. To start anew, shouldn't there be an apology first?

Regarding President Lee's overseas trip, Kim suggested that the Democratic Party leadership's absence from the presidential event was a deliberate decision to reduce protocol, rather than a significant political statement. He noted that the party leadership's decision not to accompany the president was based on various circumstances and discussions within the party.

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An apology from Chung is basic.

Kim also expressed concern about a potential disconnect between the party's actions and the administration's work, especially after a significant election loss. He suggested that the executive branch, which has been working diligently for a year, might feel frustrated by the party's handling of the post-election situation.

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Was it really a national victory?