Lee Nak-yeon: "These days, we're paying the expensive price of Daejang-dong cider... President Moon must be upset too"

Lee Nak-yeon, Lee Jae-myung Compared to 'Cider' Nickname: "Even Cider Isn't Free"
"After This Primary, the Democratic Party I've Known for Decades Feels Unfamiliar"

Former Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Nak-yeon. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyun-joo] Lee Nak-yeon, former leader and presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, targeted Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung, who is embroiled in the 'Daejang-dong Development Project Special Favoritism Allegation,' saying, "We (the Democratic Party) are currently paying the expensive price of Daejang-dong cider."

On the 8th, Lee appeared in a video titled "Thanksgiving with Supporters" posted on his YouTube channel 'Lee Nak-yeon TV,' stating, "Nothing in the world is free, but cider is not free either."

Lee said, "As the eighth country in the world, our leader must be more experienced. The people must feel reassured," adding, "This is not the stage to wander freely on paths no one has taken, to make trial and error, or to act recklessly with a bold word."

He continued, "We must not be deceived by that," emphasizing, "Since 80% of the economy depends on trade, the president must excel in diplomacy. They must be trusted and respected abroad."

Then, Lee expressed, "We must uphold justice, maintain the Democratic Party’s identity, and hope that the Democratic Party we loved does not change," adding, "However, during this primary, there were times when the Democratic Party I have known for decades felt unfamiliar. I also think President Moon Jae-in might be very upset. Such feelings come and go in a complicated way."

Former leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, Lee Nak-yeon, appeared in the video titled "Appreciation Meeting with Supporters," posted on the 8th on his YouTube channel 'Lee Nak-yeon TV.' Photo by YouTube channel 'Lee Nak-yeon TV' video capture

On the same day, Seol Hoon, co-chairman of Lee Nak-yeon’s campaign joint committee, who participated in the thanksgiving event, said, "No matter how much you concede, among all candidates from both ruling and opposition parties, Lee Nak-yeon is the most suitable to be president," appealing, "But I think our society is twisted. People refuse to see the truth and are blinded by greed, closing their eyes and refusing to listen."

Seol encouraged supporters, saying, "Even if things don’t go as we say on the 10th, I am confident," adding, "This is not the end. We may face defeat ahead. But never lose faith in the fact that a brilliant victory can follow defeat."

Meanwhile, the results of the 3rd Super Week, which will determine the outcome of the Democratic Party presidential primary, will be announced on the 10th.

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