Lee Jae-myung Supporters' 192-Second YouTube Video Surpasses 20,000 Views in One Day

[Asia Economy=Reporter Lee Young-gyu] 'Do not discuss Lee Jae-myung before watching this video'

A 3-minute 12-second video, believed to have been produced by the support committee of Lee Jae-myung (Governor of Gyeonggi Province), a Democratic Party presidential primary candidate, was uploaded on YouTube on the afternoon of the 16th and has received explosive reactions. The video has recorded over 23,000 views by the morning of the 17th, less than a day after its release.

Netizens who watched the video expressed their anticipation in the comments, saying "As expected, Lee Jae-myung!" The video is edited mainly around past statements made by Governor Lee Jae-myung.

The video begins with Lee mentioning the Republic of Korea, which has been dominated by pro-Japanese collaborators, and how fairness, equality, and freedom in Korea have never truly changed under their rule.

In the video, Lee states, "The Constitution of the Republic of Korea guarantees freedom, fairness, and equality... but unfortunately, this has never been upheld," and directly criticizes, "As you all know, this is because of those who collaborated with Japan and sold out the country."

However, he laments, "Instead of punishment or liquidation, they simply changed their clothes and returned as the ruling power of the Republic of Korea after liberation, and have controlled all areas of Korea until now."

This aligns with former President Roh Moo-hyun's remarks. President Roh criticized, "For 600 years since the founding of Joseon, we have never once changed power by standing up against it."

Lee believes that without changing the root cause and only changing the surface, real change in Korea cannot be achieved.

He also offers an 'easy' solution to this issue.

He says, "There is a very easy path for this. The problem is whether we have the courage, will, and determination to choose and push through that easy path," adding, "(This means) having the courage to fight against the strong in our society. The core is to break the fear of suffering damage after standing up to power."

The edited video also expresses Lee’s regret over the time wasted being dragged through numerous trials.

He says, "I feel truly sorry to the residents of Gyeonggi Province because I spent a lot of time that should have been used for them on trials."

The video includes Lee’s recent remarks targeting the Chosun Ilbo, telling them to "stop interfering in politics."

In the video, he sternly warns, "Chosun Ilbo, take your hands off the Democratic Party primary and the Republic of Korea presidential election. Stop political interference," and criticizes recent reporting practices by saying, "Aren't you deliberately creating and spreading fake news to influence the election in some way?"

The video also conveys the significance Lee attaches to this election.

Lee says, "Who says so? They say I’m fearless, but I’m just a human being who is afraid too. I just try to overcome that fear and never give up," and emphasizes, "(This election) is not simply a change of power, but a true change of the world fulfilling a historic mission to change our lives."

He adds, "If given the chance, I will show that public office is not a position to enjoy but a position to work," and "Lee Jae-myung is not someone who represents you, but merely a tool to realize each of your dreams."

He continues, "I will prove by results how much change a single public official can bring about," and "We are not running in this election simply to win, but to fight for the countless people’s hopes and dreams."

Netizens’ reactions to this edited video compiling Lee’s past statements are also passionate.

User 'R****' said, "My heart is burning and tears are falling," and suggested, "Let’s pioneer that thorny path together with the 'Kkaesimin' (Awakened Citizens)."

User 'Lee******' called him "a true righteous person of this era," and expressed gratitude, saying, "I am thankful to live in the same era as candidate Lee Jae-myung, who has courage and determination."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.