Democratic Party's Lee Ki-heon: "Jung Chung-rae Should Resign and Decide Not to Run for Party Leader for the Future"… Jung Chung-rae: "The Party's Owners Are Its Members"

By  Jo Seong-hyeon  | Jun 16, 2026

Democratic Party's Lee Ki-heon: "Jung Chung-rae Should Resign and Decide Not to Run for Party Leader for the Future"… Jung Chung-rae: "The Party's Owners Are Its Members"
[Joo Young-jin's News Briefing]

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■ Broadcast: SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing> Mon-Fri (14:00–15:20)
■ Anchor: Joo Young-jin
■ Panelists: Lee Ki-heon, Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker; Kwak Kyu-taek, People Power Party lawmaker; Son Seok-min, SBS Editorial Writer
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● Jung Chung-rae Lowers Profile, But...

Lee Ki-heon / Democratic Party of Korea Lawmaker
"Conflict between the party and the presidential office is a huge burden on state affairs... I hope for a decisive move from Jung Chung-rae."
"For the sake of his future political journey, Jung Chung-rae should decide not to run for party leader."

Son Seok-min / SBS Editorial Writer
"The pro-Jung faction is raising the 'government responsibility' argument... Noise is likely to continue until Jung Chung-rae's position is decided."

● "Is This a PR Firm for Rhyu Si-min?"

Son Seok-min / SBS Editorial Writer
"Attention is on Rhyu Si-min's 'criticism activities'... The probability of frequent turmoil within the ruling party may increase."

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