Lee Jae-myung Appeals for Support, Promises to Be a Crisis-Overcoming Leader and Implement Practical Livelihood Reforms

Primary Electorate Voting Begins
Ruling Party's Leading Candidate Lee Jae-myung Appeals for Support

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] Lee Jae-myung, the leading presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea and Governor of Gyeonggi Province, appealed to the public and party members on the 8th, saying, "The president in times of crisis must be a 'crisis-breaking leader.' I will carry out practical reforms for the people's livelihood."

On the day the first round of the primary voters' voting began, Lee delivered a video message to the nation, stating, "If you give me a chance, I will show that public office is not a position to enjoy but a position to work."

Lee said, "Administration is about following the existing path well, but politics is about creating new paths," adding, "I will take the lead in opening paths that have not been tried due to fear, paths that have not been dared to be taken because of vested interests, even if it means cutting through thorn bushes and enduring wounds."

He emphasized, "I am confident that Lee Jae-myung, who has a firm will for practical reforms for the people's livelihood, strong courage to overcome resistance from vested interests, and powerful driving force, is the right person. I will repay by creating a growth society overflowing with more opportunities and better jobs, a fair world without unfair people or unfair regions, and an advanced welfare state where everyone is guaranteed a minimum humane life."

The first round of primary voting, involving 641,922 citizens and general party members, runs from today until the 12th. Voting will be conducted through online voting (8th-9th), mandatory ARS (automatic response system) voting (10th-11th), and voluntary ARS voting (12th).

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