Jung Sye-kyun and Lee Kwang-jae "Unify as Candidate Jung Sye-kyun"

Former Prime Minister Jeong Sye-kyun and Lee Kwang-jae, member of the Democratic Party of Korea, attended the pledge ceremony for fair elections and the press day pre-event held at the Glad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul on the 1st, shaking hands and taking a commemorative photo together. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporters Oh Ju-yeon and Jeon Jin-young] On the 5th, former Prime Minister and Democratic Party presidential candidate Chung Sye-kyun and Assemblyman Lee Kwang-jae decided to unify under former Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun.

Assemblyman Lee held a press conference at the National Assembly that morning and said, "The president has no time to practice. Reforms must continue steadily for the Republic of Korea to move toward the future with hope," adding, "Please support candidate Chung Sye-kyun. I will also do my best to assist."

He apologized, saying, "I am sorry for reaching unification without the permission of those who supported me. I deeply apologize," and added, "However, I will repay the favor with better politics going forward. For the future and hope of the Republic of Korea, I hope you will give strength, courage, support, and encouragement to candidate Chung Sye-kyun."

Former Prime Minister Chung said, "We have decided to unite our strength for the Democratic Party’s sure victory in recreating the government," emphasizing, "Today’s victory coalition is an innovation alliance to inherit the spirit of Roh Moo-hyun and the Moon Jae-in administration, establish the 4th Democratic government, and promote the future economy of the Republic of Korea."

He pledged to party members and the public, saying, "Here today, I actively support candidate Lee Kwang-jae’s grand vision and dreams for the future economy of the Republic of Korea and promise to realize them together," and added, "From today, the two of us will unite not only in economic policy cooperation toward the future but also in creating innovative and integrative politics."

He further stated, "With the united strength of the two of us and the wishes of our supporters, we will realize the dreams of Lee Kwang-jae and Chung Sye-kyun: ‘A strong Republic of Korea that meets the future first in the world.’"

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