Lee Nak-yeon "Will Announce Position Around the 7th... Responsible Response to National Crisis" Announces Candidacy Ahead
Democratic Party lawmaker Lee Nak-yeon attended the National Assembly Health and Welfare Forum held at the National Assembly on the 1st and gave a lecture on the topic "The Path to South Korea's Rebound After the COVID-19 Crisis." Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@
View original image[Asia Economy Reporters Wondara and Jeon Jinyoung] Lee Nak-yeon, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, said, "I will announce my position regarding the party leadership candidacy around the 7th."
On the morning of the 1st, after attending the Global Health and Welfare Forum seminar held at the National Assembly, Lee told reporters when asked about his candidacy for the party convention, "If the current situation continues, I will announce my position around the 7th."
He also revealed a specific vision for the party leadership. Lee said, "I have been thinking about responsible responses to the national crisis," adding, "How to respond to the national crisis and what role the unprecedentedly large ruling party will play will be the two main pillars."
While Lee announced he would clarify his candidacy position early on, it seems that Hong Young-pyo, Kim Boo-kyum, and Woo Won-shik, who have expressed intentions to run but have not officially declared their candidacy, will also make statements. Previously, Hong had planned a related press conference on the 29th but canceled it. The party convention to elect the next Democratic Party leader will be held on August 29.
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Meanwhile, regarding the recent controversy over the conversion of security screening personnel at Incheon International Airport to regular positions, Lee said, "The government and the airport corporation have made many efforts over the past three years," adding, "I believe those efforts are not yet complete. There must be complex considerations." He further added, "We need wisdom to think about solutions more comprehensively."
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