Lee Jae-myung Camp: "Democratic Party Primary Likely to Approach President Moon's Vote Share"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] The camp of Lee Jae-myung, the ruling party's presidential candidate and Governor of Gyeonggi Province, expressed confidence on the 27th that he will secure more than half of the votes in the remaining primaries and advance to the general election.

Woo Won-sik, a member of the National Assembly and head of Lee Jae-myung's election countermeasures committee, said at a regular briefing that morning, "Lee Jae-myung, like steel that grows stronger the more it is struck, did not break despite the slings and hammers of vested interests," and added, "I thank the comrades in Honam who protected the majority despite endless black propaganda. The Honam victory is nothing less than a medal proving the Democratic Party's true nature."

Jo Jung-sik, a member of the National Assembly and overall head of the campaign headquarters, said, "There was no surprise in the Honam primary. The Gwangju and Jeonnam primaries were a strategic choice to maintain Lee's majority while showing consideration for former Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon," and added, "In the overall cumulative results, he maintained a decisive victory with over 53% of the votes. This is a result recognizing Lee as the candidate who embodies the Honam spirit and the spirit of the times."

Jo emphasized, "We expect majority victories this week in Jeju, Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam, and Incheon," and continued, "Following that, we will take a strong step toward the Democratic Party's 4th-term government reestablishment by winning in the metropolitan area primaries as well. We will do our best with a humble attitude for a one-team primary."

Lee Geun-hyung, head of the planning team, commented, "In the 2017 primary, candidate Moon Jae-in received 57% of the votes," and said, "Currently, Lee has about 53%, but considering the remaining primaries, we expect to approach Moon's figure." At that time, President Moon secured 57.0% of the final vote in the 19th Democratic Party primary, advancing directly to the general election without a runoff.

The camp also counterattacked against the Daejang-dong allegations. Woo said, "The People Power Party's demands for a state audit and special prosecutor are political tactics to buy time to avoid investigative scrutiny," and added, "Lee pledges to institutionalize the recovery of unearned income for the people to eradicate the collusion corruption involving Hwacheon Daeyu and the People Power Party."

Kim Byung-wook, a member of the National Assembly and head of the Daejang-dong task force in the camp, said, "I also worked as a salaried worker for over 10 years, and in no organization is a retirement pay of 5 billion won possible," and added, "We believe it is our duty to clarify why such a quid pro quo amount was given." Kim emphasized, "I think there must be a mastermind. Considering the Hwacheon Daeyu advisors, consultants, legal networks, funds, and connections with the People Power Party, there must be a mastermind," and continued, "Uncovering that is the core of the Daejang-dong allegations. The attacks against Lee without any evidence or logic have been revealed as typical political sabotage."

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