Japanese Media: "Lee Jun-seok's Election as People Power Party Leader 'Unprecedented'... Aiming to Expand Support Among Young Voters"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] When Lee Jun-seok was elected as the new leader of the People Power Party on the 11th, Japanese media evaluated the election of a 30-something as the leader of the main opposition party as unusual.

Kyodo News mentioned that Lee has no experience as a member of the National Assembly and reported, "It is unusual for someone in their 30s with little political experience to be elected as leader." It added that the driving force behind Lee's election was the desire to reform the party through generational change, and although the eligibility for the presidential election is given to those aged 40 and above, so he cannot run in the next presidential election, his attitude of wanting to reform the opposition party is expected to have a significant impact on the election.

NHK reported that Lee was elected by defeating four veteran politicians in their 50s or older, and predicted that the People Power Party will try to renew the party's image ahead of the presidential election to expand support among younger generations. NHK also introduced that Lee graduated from a prestigious high school in Seoul and studied computer engineering at Harvard University in the United States before founding an IT venture company.

Asahi Shimbun interpreted Lee's election as the result of party members' support demanding a renewal of the image by emphasizing youth to achieve a regime change in the presidential election next March. It also predicted, "The Moon Jae-in administration, which is facing a backlash from public opinion, and the progressive ruling party supporting the administration will likely be required to reconsider their strategies."

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