Democratic Party of Korea candidates Kim Min-seok, Jeong Cheong-rae, and Song Young-gil appealed for votes at a joint rally in Gangwon. Candidate Kim declared his intention to seek re-election by winning the Gangneung by-election, while candidate Jeong attacked him as a "traitor," citing his past defection. Candidate Song raised the issue of responsibility for the results of the local elections and criticized Jeong's bid for re-election. The Supreme Council candidates also engaged in fierce debates, divided into pro-Min and pro-Jeong factions.
