Song Young-gil: Sober evaluation needed for local election results before assigning blame

Song Young-gil, a member of the Democratic Party, has called for a "sober evaluation" of the recent June 3 local election results before determining accountability. Returning to the National Assembly after a four-year absence, Song stated he would use his experiences understanding the struggles of ordinary people to inform his legislative work.

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Before investigating responsibility, there must be a sober evaluation.

"Before investigating responsibility, there must be a sober evaluation," Song told reporters. He suggested that the party should form an evaluation committee to create a white paper, objectively analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of their election campaign. This, he believes, is crucial for the Democratic Party to reconnect with younger voters in their 20s and 30s.

Song expressed concern over the party's disconnect with these demographics, recalling instances during the campaign where young men were hesitant to accept his campaign materials and questioned the party's "main enemy." "If we cannot win the hearts of those in their 20s and 30s, our Democratic Party has no future," he asserted.

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If we cannot win the hearts of those in their 20s and 30s, our Democratic Party has no future.

Regarding his new parliamentary office, Room 818, Song noted its historical significance. It was previously occupied by President Lee Jae-myung during his time as a legislator and before his presidential election. Song views this as a continuation of a shared purpose, stating, "When I think that purpose has been passed on to me again, I feel the weight of the responsibility even more."

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When I think that purpose has been passed on to me again, I feel the weight of the responsibility even more.