Lee Jae-myung: "I hope the pledge fulfillment rate of Lee Nak-yeon, Governor of Jeonnam, is fact-checked"

Morning of the 28th: 'One Team Agreement Ceremony' Held
First TV Debate of Main Primary Takes Place
Amid Policy Competition, Candidates Exchange Challenges Over Achievements and Performance

Lee Jae-myung, Governor of Gyeonggi Province and a presidential candidate in the Democratic Party of Korea's primary, is looking at Assemblyman Lee Nak-yeon performing the key pledge "One Team" puzzle matching performance at the 20th presidential candidate 'One Team' agreement ceremony held at the central party office in Yeouido, Seoul on the 28th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] The first debate of the Democratic Party's presidential primary, held on the same day as the 'One Team Agreement Ceremony,' carried a calm yet subtle tension.

On the 28th, during MBN's '20th Presidential Election Democratic Party Candidate Debate,' Governor Lee asked former Representative Lee, "As the Governor of Jeonnam Province, I saw through media reports that your pledge fulfillment rate was not high. I am also curious about your achievements as Prime Minister."

In response, former Representative Lee said, "Regarding the pledge fulfillment rate, since my inauguration in 2014, I achieved 20 out of 21 pledges." He added, "As Prime Minister, there were zero culls due to avian influenza. If you had paid attention to my tenure as Prime Minister, you would have known this." He also mentioned, "I would like to point out that I received a comprehensive award for job creation."

However, Governor Lee replied, "I would like to hear about other matters later. The claim that 20 out of 21 pledges were fulfilled differs from media reports, so I hope a fact check is conducted." He emphasized, "Public officials are entrusted with power, so the authority given and their achievements are the most important."

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