President Moon to Lee Nak-yeon: "Call Anytime, I Will Prioritize Answering"

President Moon Jae-in is having a phone conversation with Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, President of Turkmenistan, on the afternoon of the 28th at the small conference room of the Yeoumin Hall in the Blue House.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] On the 29th, President Moon Jae-in told Lee Nak-yeon, the newly appointed leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, "Please feel free to call me anytime," adding, "I will prioritize answering your calls."

According to Lee's side, President Moon made a congratulatory call to Lee after the party convention ended that afternoon and conveyed these words. President Moon said, "Congratulations on being elected with a high vote percentage," and urged, "You have led the cabinet well in the government; now please lead the party well." He also asked Lee to extend his congratulations to the elected Supreme Council members.

Lee responded, "The party, government, and Blue House will communicate and cooperate closely to overcome the national crisis and achieve success in state affairs," and added, "I will always share any messages with the President."

On the same day, Lee was elected as the new leader of the Democratic Party of Korea with 60.77% support, surpassing former lawmaker Kim Boo-kyum (21.37%) and lawmaker Park Joo-min (17.85%) at the National Delegate Convention held at the central party office in Yeouido.

In the election for the five Supreme Council members, lawmaker Kim Jong-min received 19.88% support, ranking first. He was followed by Suwon Mayor Yeom Tae-young (13.23%), lawmaker Noh Woong-rae (13.17%), lawmaker Shin Dong-geun (12.16%), and lawmaker Yang Hyang-ja (11.53%).

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