Lee Hae-chan "Cutoff for Party Convention on 24th... Will Manage Strictly"

Lee Hae-chan, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 22nd and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporters Wondara and Jeon Jinyoung] Lee Hae-chan, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced on the 24th that a 'cutoff' for the Supreme Council members in the August 29 party convention will be implemented. He also urged the government to respond promptly to the 'midge larva incident.'

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the morning of the 22nd, Lee said, "The leadership elected at this party convention bears great responsibility for the success of the Moon Jae-in administration, overcoming the COVID-19 national crisis, the success of the Korean New Deal, and the reestablishment of the government." He added, "Since this is a significant party convention, I hope all candidates will remember that we are all united as 'one team' and engage in fair competition."

He continued, "Three candidates have registered for party leader and ten for the Supreme Council. While there will be no cutoff for the party leader election, a cutoff for the Supreme Council election is scheduled for the 24th." He said, "As party leader, I will fulfill my duty to manage the convention fairly and strictly so that it provides vision and hope to the people."

Regarding the midge larvae found in water purification plants nationwide, Lee said, "Public anxiety is growing due to the discovery of larvae in water purification plants across the country," and urged the government to take special measures. He added, "The most urgent task is to prevent the spread of the water supply normalization crisis in the affected areas," and said, "The government and local governments have formed a joint investigation team to identify the cause and conduct a full investigation, and we will ensure a more prompt response."

On COVID-19, he said, "It is time to steadily prepare for the post-COVID era," and added, "This Friday, we will hold a meeting of the Future Transition K-New Deal Committee to review budgets and projects."

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