Assemblyman Kang Deuk-gu: "Cannot Agree to Primary Election Rejection... Must Unite as One Team"

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] Kang Deuk-gu, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea who served as the head of strategy for candidate Jeong Se-gyun's primary campaign, emphasized on the 11th that "we must now devote ourselves to recreating a democratic government with the 'One Team Spirit'" in relation to the final selection results of candidate Lee Jae-myung in the Democratic Party presidential primary.

On the afternoon of the same day, immediately after the primary results were announced, Kang posted on his Facebook, "I sincerely congratulate candidate Lee Jae-myung, who was finally selected as the Democratic Party presidential candidate," adding, "This is a result that perfectly matches the spirit of the times that desires practical leadership and a strong leader. It is a victory for party members and a victory for the Candlelight citizens."

Kang Deuk-gu, a member of the National Assembly Education Committee from the Democratic Party of Korea, held a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Office on the 2nd. Rep. Kang urged "full reopening of schools in the second semester and full operation of after-school programs" to eliminate educational inequality. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

He also added, "We must thoroughly shake off the emotional residues accumulated during the primary process and now unite tightly with the One Team Spirit to devote ourselves to recreating a democratic government."

Kang stressed again, "I absolutely cannot agree with the words and actions of primary contest rejection coming from some quarters. Party members and the public will never tolerate it," emphasizing, "We are One Team."

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