Candidate Kim Dong-yeon, who is running in the Democratic Party of Korea presidential primary, noted on the 23rd that candidate Lee Jae-myung is significantly ahead in the recent tour primaries, stating, "I am worried that a specific candidate has received nearly 90% of the votes. I believe a warning light has turned on for an overwhelming regime change."
On that morning, candidate Kim appeared on SBS Radio's "Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show" and said, "I humbly accept the results given by the party members regarding the results of the Chungcheong and Yeongnam primaries."
He argued, "In order to become a larger and healthier Democratic Party, it is essential to compete vigorously and allow appropriate votes to emerge from within, saying that the phenomenon of nearly 90% of votes being united is definitely not conducive to an overwhelming regime change for a larger and healthier Democratic Party."
When the host asked, "Do you think the growing image of a one-pole system around Lee Jae-myung could actually work against him in the main election?" candidate Kim replied, "That could be the case."
He further stated, "It will help in achieving an overwhelming regime change if good candidates emerge in the Democratic Party, competing with each other, and later showing a united team in a healthy manner. Continuing on the current trend is definitely not desirable."