On the 15th, candidates competing in the Democratic Party of Korea's preliminary election for the position of Gyeonggi Province governor, including Kim Dong-yeon and Chu Mi-ae, passionately appealed to party members during a joint speech event held at the central party office in Yeouido, Seoul. Kim, emphasizing a pragmatic and results-oriented leadership style, stated that it is essential to focus on accomplishing real work and results to support President Lee Jae-myung. He projected confidence in the notion that this government could achieve unprecedented success in handling both real estate and economic growth in South Korea, while calling for a collective Democratic Party identity that respects their leader.