Ahead of the Democratic Party of Korea leadership election, candidates Kim Min-seok, Jeong Cheong-rae, and Song Young-gil held a joint rally in Chungcheong Province to appeal to party members. Candidate Kim Min-seok criticized 'Bright Daejeon (President Lee Jae-myung·Candidate Jeong Cheong-rae)' and promised a 'truly pro-Lee' leadership, while candidate Jeong Cheong-rae emphasized the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration and advocated for reform and solidarity. Candidate Song Young-gil opposed Jeong Cheong-rae's re-election bid and pledged to firmly support the Lee Jae-myung administration. The Supreme Council candidates also divided into pro-Lee and pro-Jeong factions, each emphasizing the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration and reform.
