'Governor Nomination Connection' Lee Nak-yeon Meets Ahn Cheol-soo, "I Will Listen to Your Philosophy"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] On the 1st, Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, visited Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, to request cooperation in preparing for the 'post-COVID' era.

On that day, Lee met Ahn at the National Assembly in the afternoon and said, "You have taken on a tremendous burden. I hope you will lead well."

Lee and Ahn first connected in 2014 when Lee was the party leader and Ahn was a party member of the New Politics Alliance for Democracy. At that time, Ahn served as co-leader of the New Politics Alliance for Democracy, which was formed by the merger of the Democratic Party and the New Political Alliance for Democracy. In the same year, Lee ran for and was elected governor of Jeonnam Province as the candidate of the New Politics Alliance for Democracy in the local elections.

Lee said, "Actually, in 2014, I ran with Ahn’s nomination. The nomination could have been uncertain at that time, but I asked Ahn and he accepted it, so I was able to become governor. I am grateful for that."

In response, Ahn recalled, "What I still remember is the about five-minute speech Lee gave when he first entered the 19th National Assembly. I was listening and the content was so good that I took notes diligently, and reporters saw and reported on it, which is a fond memory."

He added, "I think he has set many examples during his legislative activities. He is a rational person who truly believes in unity and cooperation, as he stated in his inaugural speech, so expectations are high." He continued, "Now is the COVID era, and we must simultaneously prepare for the economic crisis and the post-COVID era. What is really important at this time is national unity. From the perspective of national unity, I ask Leader Lee to lead the Democratic Party well."

Lee responded, "Now is precisely the time when the politics of Leader Ahn, who always values daily life, and that perspective and interest are needed." He added, "Please advise me on the philosophy regarding quarantine, livelihood, and preparation for the post-COVID era. I will always listen with an open mind."

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