[일요와이드] 민주 당 대표 후보 본격 선거운동…장동혁 거취 공방 계속 / 연합뉴스TV (YonhapnewsTV)

[Guests: Former National Assembly Member Park Won-seok, Former National Assembly Member Jeong Ok-im] The Democratic Party leadership contenders, having completed their registration, have launched their election campaigns in earnest. Since the 'Jang Yoon-ki scandal,' the debate over the abolition of supplementary investigation authority has continued in political circles. We will examine the details with former National Assembly Members Park Won-seok and Jeong Ok-im. The candidates for the next leadership of the Democratic Party of Korea have been making extensive moves throughout the holiday weekend. With the preliminary primary election just around the corner, they appear to be competing for votes by expanding their contact with party members. Let's listen to their remarks and continue the discussion. [Kim Min-seok / Former Prime Minister] "Building on the good start of 'one person, one vote,' we should move in a direction of holding more debates and providing party members with more authority and information..." [Jeong Cheong-rae / Former Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea] "Reform is the identity of the Democratic Party of Korea, whether we are the ruling party or the opposition. If we stop reforming tomorrow just because we have completed today's reforms, we will collapse." [Song Young-gil / Member of the Democratic Party] "Does it make sense, everyone, that people who emphasize prosecution reform so much are saying I am not qualified to be the party leader simply because of the time I spent fighting the prosecution? Is this the People Power Party?" [Question 1] The competition for distinctiveness among the Democratic Party leadership contenders is fierce. Each candidate presents slightly different messages. It also appears that candidates will meticulously weigh the advantages and disadvantages regarding the preferential voting system. What are the key points to watch in this Democratic Party convention? [Question 2] Regarding the controversy over his candidacy eligibility, Representative Song Young-gil pushed back, asking, "Is this the People Power Party to tell someone whose innocence has been confirmed not to run over the issue of party dues?" Within the party, there is criticism that this exceptional allowance constitutes special privilege. Will this controversy affect voter sentiment? [Question 3] The Democratic Party's preliminary primary is just two days away. While the "Big 3" are predicted to have a high chance of advancing to the general election, Representative Ko's ability to absorb pro-Moon votes and writer Rhyu Si-min's "Lee Jae-myung Presidential Defeat Theory" are cited as variables. What is your assessment of the possibility of an upset? [Question 4] As candidates for the Supreme Council seek alliances with contenders for party leadership, there are observations that the pro-Cheong faction may engage in strategic dispersed voting to prevent votes from concentrating on a specific candidate. How much influence do you think this strategy will have on the preliminary election results? [Question 5] Regarding the prosecution's supplementary investigation authority, the People Power Party has launched a public opinion campaign against abolition by highlighting the Jang Yoon-ki case, while cautious views are emerging within the Democratic Party. Given that public opinion favoring retention is dominant, is there a possibility that the Democratic Party will revise its stance of "complete abolition"? [Question 6] Representative Lee Geon-tae, who had proposed a decisive debate with Representative Han Dong-hoon regarding the abolition of the prosecution's supplementary investigation authority, canceled the debate just one day later. Representative Han criticized him, saying he "ran away." How should we interpret the background behind Representative Lee withdrawing his debate proposal? [Question 7] The dispute over the future of Party Leader Jang Dong-hyuk has been ongoing for a month. Despite pressure from senior members to resign, Representative Jang has continued his independent actions, including protests outside the National Assembly, and signaled the preparation of an innovation plan. What will be included in this plan, and will it serve as an opportunity to restore his leadership? ▣ Subscribe to 'Docu-Digging,' Yonhap News TV's specialized documentary channel    / @docu-digging   ▣ Subscribe to the Yonhap News TV YouTube channel    / @yonhapnewstv23   ▣ The beginning of Korean news, Yonhap News TV http://www.yonhapnewstv.co.kr/