The Democratic Party of Korea representative candidates emphasized their positions while targeting the party's heart during the primary election tour in Chungcheong Province on the 1st. Candidate Kim Min-seok pointed out candidate Jeong Cheong-rae and called for a pro-Lee Jae-myung leadership that is "in sync" with the president, while candidate Song Young-gil criticized the situation where factions challenging the president's judgment are advocating for pro-Lee Jae-myung, arguing that there is a contradiction in Jeong's pro-Lee Jae-myung stance. On the other hand, candidate Jeong Cheong-rae argued that Kim should apologize for hurting party members by raising suspicions about Shincheonji and emphasized the need for reform. The candidates from the pro-Lee Jae-myung and pro-Jeong factions are also fiercely competing in the Supreme Council election, unfolding their respective positions.
