Lee Jae-myung: "The Democratic Party is my root... I have no intention of leaving the party," dismisses independent path

Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung stated on the 22nd, "Since entering politics, I have never left the party, and I have no intention of doing so in the future."
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Choyoung] Lee Jae-myung, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, stated on the 22nd, "No matter what anyone says, the Democratic Party is my cradle and root," adding, "Since entering politics, I have never left the party, and I have no intention of doing so in the future."

On the same day, Lee posted on his Facebook under the title "There are differences, but no differentiation," saying, "Some have recently tried to create division by claiming that my remarks indicate a move to differentiate from the government, but I am only trying to inherit and develop the Democratic Party's line."

Lee pointed out, "The most dangerous signal is not that opinions differ, but that no one voices dissent," emphasizing, "Sometimes a vocal minority is overrepresented as if it were the entire voice, but this is also a part of democracy that must be endured, and therefore we must be even more vigilant against tendencies that go against democratic principles."

He continued, "As a member of the Democratic Party administration and the Moon Jae-in government, it is natural to share all achievements and responsibilities," raising his voice, "While there may be some differences in filling what is lacking and adding what is necessary on top of past accomplishments, there can be no intentional differentiation."

He said, "We should focus on efforts for surpassing the predecessor rather than erasing previous colors and pursuing new ones," promising, "I will also vigorously push the cart that Presidents Kim Dae-jung, who achieved the historic task of horizontal regime change; Roh Moo-hyun, who eliminated authoritarianism and opened participatory democracy; and Moon Jae-in, who is leading the 3rd Democratic government based on the spirit of the candlelight protests, have led, together with Democratic Party members."

Earlier, analyses suggested that Lee was attempting to differentiate himself from the current government and ruling party by advocating for a 'Gyeonggi Province independent vaccine' and 'protection for two-homeowners if they reside in the homes.'

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