[뉴스1번지] 與 치열한 당권 경쟁…국힘 '투톱' 엇갈린 행보 / 연합뉴스TV (YonhapnewsTV)

[Guests: Jang Yoon-mi, Spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Korea; Jung Kwang-jae, Director of the Dongyeon Political Research Institute] Ahead of the August 17 National Convention, contenders for the Democratic Party leadership are engaging in a fierce war of nerves, each highlighting their own strengths. Opinions both inside and outside the party are divided regarding the actions of Party Leader Jang Dong-hyuk, who skipped the Constitution Day celebration and headed to Olympic Park instead. We will examine the details with Jang Yoon-mi, Spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Korea, and Jung Kwang-jae, Director of the Dongyeon Political Research Institute. [Question 1] Former Prime Minister Kim Min-suk visited the grave of former President Roh Moo-hyun and apologized for the process of candidate unification and his defection from the party in 2002. Representative Kwak Sang-eon stated, "It is belated, but it is commendable," but drew a line at the interpretation that former President Roh accepted former Prime Minister Kim's choice at the time as an act of "loyalty." What are your thoughts on this? ** [Question 2] Former Party Leader Chung Chung-rae appealed to party members on social media to "protect" him, stating, "These days, everyone I meet asks if I'm okay." Some observers describe this as so-called "marketing for the underdog." Will this be effective in rallying the support base? [Question 3] Within the Democratic Party, a cautious stance regarding the abolition of the prosecution's supplementary investigation authority is spreading. Opinion polls also show higher support for maintaining this authority. Do you think there is a possibility that the Democratic Party might withdraw its policy of "complete abolition"? [Question 4] Major contenders for the party leadership are unanimously supporting the abolition of the supplementary investigation authority. It appears they are currently aligning with the government and ruling party's basic position, mindful of the sentiments of hardline supporters. If this issue becomes a key point of contention at the national convention, could the candidates' positions diverge? [Question 5] Meanwhile, Representative Lee Kun-tae, who had accepted Representative Han Dong-hoon's public debate regarding the supplementary investigation authority, has announced that he will not proceed with the debate. One lawmaker criticized Representative Lee, saying, "Representative Lee ran away ahead of the debate." What do you think is the reason Representative Lee changed his stance? [Question 6] The Democratic Party faced controversy because Song Young-gil and Kim Yong did not meet the eligibility requirements for the national convention. After heated debate, the party decided to apply an exception to allow them to run, but this process has revealed factional conflicts more clearly. What is your view on the Democratic Party's decision? [Question 7] Party Leader Jang Dong-hyuk is continuing his activities outside of the National Assembly. Yesterday, he visited a rally at Olympic Park instead of attending the National Assembly Constitution Day celebration, while Floor Leader Jeong Jeom-sik attended the celebration and criticized the Democratic Party's management of the National Assembly. How do you view these diverging actions by the two top leaders? [Question 8] Meanwhile, Representative Ahn Cheol-soo also visited the site of the protest blocking the vote counting station at Seoul Jamsil Olympic Park for the first time. He has recently been speaking out, such as publicly opposing Representative Han Dong-hoon's reinstatement to the party. Is there an interpretation that a power struggle within the conservative camp has begun? ▣ Subscribe to Yonhap News TV's documentary channel 'Docu-Digging'    / @docu-digging   ▣ Subscribe to Yonhap News TV YouTube Channel    / @yonhapnewstv23   ▣ The Beginning of Korean News, Yonhap News TV / Yonhap News TV http://www.yonhapnewstv.co.kr/