[Video] "Pleading Sincerely" Lee Jae-myung, Who Achieved 'Five Consecutive Wins by Majority,' Performs Deep Bow

Achieves '5 Consecutive Wins' in Yeo Primary Race
Bows Deeply to Supporters in Gratitude
Lee Jae-myung: "No Special Strategy... Sincerely Appeals to the People"

On the 12th, Lee Jae-myung, a leading presidential candidate from the Democratic Party of Korea and Governor of Gyeonggi Province, is performing a deep bow in front of his supporters / Photo by YouTube video capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Ju-hyung] Lee Jae-myung, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, who recorded a majority vote rate for the fifth consecutive time in the Democratic Party presidential candidate primary race, bowed deeply in front of his supporters. Lee emphasized, "I will sincerely plead to the people," saying he received higher support than expected.

On the afternoon of the 12th, at the Democratic Party presidential candidate primary national and general party members' first electoral college vote (1st Super Week) counting held at Oak Valley Resort Convention Hall in Wonju, Gangwon Province, Lee received 285,852 votes (51.41%) out of 558,800 votes cast, securing a majority and first place.

Previously, Lee had also secured majority vote rates in regional primaries held so far, including Daejeon-Chungnam (54%), Sejong-Chungbuk (54.72%), Daegu-Gyeongbuk (51.12%), and Gangwon (55.36%). This means Lee has achieved majority victories five times in a row.

After the vote counting, Lee came out to the convention hall and expressed his gratitude with a deep bow in front of his supporters. In the released video, as supporters chant his name, Lee waves his hand in response and stops. Then, looking at his supporters, he bows deeply, which is met with loud cheers from the crowd.

After the announcement of the voting results, when asked by reporters whether the vote rate was lower than expected, Lee replied, "I did not say it was lower than expected," adding, "I am grateful for the majority support that exceeded expectations."

On the afternoon of the 12th, candidates greeted each other after hearing the election results at the joint speech meeting of the Democratic Party of Korea's Gangwon regional primary held at the Oak Valley Resort Convention Hall in Wonju, Gangwon Province. From the left in order of candidate number: Lee Jae-myung, Kim Doo-kwan, Chung Sye-kyun, Lee Nak-yeon, Park Yong-jin, and Choo Mi-ae. / Photo by Yonhap News

Regarding future primary strategies, he explained, "I will sincerely explain to the people the necessary matters for the Republic of Korea and earnestly plead that I am suitable for them."

He continued, "The Republic of Korea is facing many difficulties. We must wisely overcome crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, digital transformation, and energy transition to become a growth society," adding, "There is no special strategy. I will wholeheartedly appeal to the people and explain my strengths and past achievements."

While Lee maintains a majority vote rate and continues to lead the trend, other presidential candidates are also fiercely competing. In this 1st Super Week, former Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon ranked second with 31.45%, surpassing the 30% mark for the first time in this primary. Following him were former Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae (11.67%), former Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun (4.03%), Representative Park Yong-jin (1.16%), and Representative Kim Doo-kwan (0.60%).

After the vote counting, former leader Lee Nak-yeon told reporters, "Public sentiment has begun to change. I have gained hope," and expressed expectations, saying, "There is quite a time gap between the 1st and 2nd Super Weeks. The change in public sentiment will accumulate."

The Democratic Party will hold regional primaries in Gwangju-Jeonnam on the 25th and Jeonbuk on the following day (26th) after the Chuseok holiday. Subsequently, the results of the 2nd Super Week votes will be announced during the regional primaries in Jeju on the 1st, Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam on the 2nd, and Incheon on the 3rd of next month.

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