Lee Nak-yeon to Kim Jong-cheol, New Justice Party Leader: "Sharing Progressive Agendas with an Open Mind"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, congratulated Kim Jong-chul on his election as the new leader of the Justice Party, stating, "I look forward to raising progressive agendas that will keep the Democratic Party on its toes, and I will share them with an open mind."

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On the 10th, Lee posted on his Facebook, "Congratulations on your election. I hope the valuable political legacy of the late former leader Roh Hoe-chan will be inherited and flourish within the Justice Party." Kim, in his victory speech on the 9th, said, "The era has come when the two major parties must present their positions on the agendas put forth by the Justice Party," adding, "I hope the two parties will be vigilant."

Lee also added, "As has been the case so far, the Democratic Party will continue to respect the Justice Party as a partner pursuing democracy and welfare for the people."

Kim was elected party leader on the 9th, defeating Bae Jin-kyo, a former floor leader, in the runoff vote.

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