Democratic Party of Korea leadership candidates Kim Min-seok, Jeong Cheong-rae, and Song Young-gil campaigned for votes in the Yeongnam region on August 2nd, appealing to party members' hearts. Candidate Kim, who came first in the Chungcheong region vote, argued that "party sentiment defeated the organization" and held candidate Jeong responsible for the June 3rd local elections. On the other hand, candidate Jeong emphasized his position as an "underdog" and countered candidate Kim's accusations of filing a complaint with the ethics committee. Candidate Song criticized candidate Jeong's silence on author Yoo Si-min's curse and demanded accountability for the results of the June 3rd local elections. The Supreme Council candidates also engaged in proxy battles centered around candidates Kim and Jeong, discussing the need for a change in leadership and the issue of factional conflict. The results of the Yeongnam region party member vote will be announced later.
