Jeong Cheong-rae: 'Cool judgment' on those who defend sedition; Jang Dong-hyuk: 'Judgment on Lee Jae-myung government's arrogance'

With local elections and by-elections looming, South Korean political parties are intensifying their appeals to voters. The Democratic Party, led by its General Standing Election Committee Chairperson Jeong Cheong-rae, is rallying support for the "Lee Jae-myung government," framing the election as a chance to endorse its performance. Conversely, the People Power Party, through its Chairperson Jang Dong-hyuk, is urging voters to "judge the arrogance" of the current administration.

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The war against sedition and corruption is still ongoing. The People Power Party, which defends sedition, must receive a cool judgment.

Jeong Cheong-rae, speaking at a press conference, declared that the fight against "sedition and corruption" is ongoing. He directly criticized the People Power Party, stating they "must receive a cool judgment" for allegedly defending such actions. He urged voters to cast their ballots for the "No. 1 candidates" to provide "strong encouragement" to the Lee Jae-myung government and to send "the three from prison" into "the annals of history." The "three from prison" refers to former presidents currently facing or having faced legal issues.

Jang Dong-hyuk, in a public address, warned that if the Democratic Party gains control of local governments, "Lee Jae-myung's arrogance will cross the final red line," transforming South Korea into a nation "for one person, Lee Jae-myung." He pledged that the People Power Party would "fight to the end to protect your homes, your property, and your salaries."

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If local governments also fall to (the Democratic Party), Lee Jae-myung's arrogance will cross the final red line, and South Korea will become a country for one person, Lee Jae-myung.

Minor parties are also actively campaigning, emphasizing the need to break the duopoly of the two major parties. Lee Hae-min, a leader in the Cho Kuk Innovation Party, argued that "only when the monopoly is broken will politics that brings real benefits to the people unfold." Lee Dong-hoon, spokesperson for the Reform Party, stated that "both major parties are thoroughly colluding to protect their vested interests," asserting that "there is always sufficient certainty that South Korea needs a new option." Meanwhile, Jinbo Party spokesperson Jeong Hye-gyu called for support in the proportional representation vote, claiming it would strengthen their voice for "clearing out sedition" and advancing "social reform."

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Only when the monopoly is broken will politics that brings real benefits to the people unfold.