Supreme Council Member Candidacy Declaration by Jeong Cheong-rae
"Pro-Moon is Pro-Myeong, Problem Lies with Some Faction-Clinging Lawmakers"
[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] On the 13th, Jeong Cheong-rae, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, described the division of candidates running for the party's Supreme Council into pro-Moon (pro-Moon Jae-in) and pro-Myeong (pro-Lee Jae-myung) factions as "an isolated Galapagos-like way of thinking trapped in Yeouido and a malicious frame by the media."
He also criticized, "The problem now lies with a few lawmakers who are still clinging to factionalism," calling it "a kind of cultural lag phenomenon."
Jeong, who declared his candidacy for the Supreme Council, said on KBS Radio's 'Choi Kyung-young's Strong Current Affairs' that morning, "Those who supported President Moon Jae-in naturally support the presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung. In other words, pro-Moon is essentially pro-Myeong."
He explained his reason for running, saying, "Originally, I have long dreamed of Lee Jae-myung as president and Jeong Cheong-rae as party leader, and I have prepared a lot for the party leadership. I have always taken on roles regardless of whether the position was high or low, but this time I thought it would be right to challenge for the Supreme Council once again."
When asked about his thoughts on judicial risks and confrontations arising from the investigative political climate if Lee Jae-myung became party leader, he responded, "It seems like the People Power Party keeps trying to push that narrative, and unfortunately, some within our party seem to be agreeing with it. I oppose talking about risks in advance based on attacks that don't even exist."
Regarding fandom politics, he said, "Let's say there are hardline supporters; should they not be given voting rights? That’s not right. While abusive messages should be restrained and are wrong, I do not consider enthusiastic support as hardline support. Should we exclude those people just because they are enthusiastic supporters?"
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