Presidential Bid Imminent, Lee Jae-myung Releases 'Quotes and Photo Collection'

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] A new book titled "Now is Lee Jae-myung," which encapsulates the political philosophy of Lee Jae-myung, the prominent presidential candidate from the Democratic Party of Korea and Governor of Gyeonggi Province, is set to be published.

According to Lee Jae-myung's team on the 26th, "Now is Lee Jae-myung" by photographer Kang Young-ho (Forest Books) will be released on July 9. The 208-page book contains Lee's political quotes along with photographs taken by Kang during the governor's schedule and political activities in Gyeonggi Province. The publisher announced that pre-sales will begin on online bookstores from the 28th, and an exhibition will be held near Hongdae Entrance in Seoul during July.

Lee is also planning to release revised and expanded editions of his autobiographical essay collections "Lee Jae-myung Does It" and "Lee Jae-myung's Bent Arm," which were published during his previous presidential campaign. These editions will include updates on major political and economic situations from the first edition in 2017 through the first half of this year, and will reinforce his philosophy on national governance in line with the changed zeitgeist. Lee is reportedly in the final stages of writing.

Typically, the publication of a presidential candidate's book is interpreted as an official declaration of candidacy. As the timing of the announcement approaches, publishing a book allows the candidate to sincerely present policy visions and life stories to voters. The book release itself is often seen as a signal marking the start of an official presidential campaign. Lee also published a book and announced his candidacy ahead of the 19th presidential election in 2017.

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