Finally Achieved Myeong-Nak Meeting.. Lee Jae-myung and Lee Nak-yeon "Cooperation for Regime Reestablishment" (Comprehensive)

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, and former party leader Lee Nak-yeon, who fiercely competed in the primary, pledged on the 24th to 'cooperate for regime reestablishment.' Former leader Lee Nak-yeon decided to serve as a standing advisor to Lee Jae-myung's campaign committee immediately after the 'Myeong-Nak meeting' on the same day.

Candidate Lee and former leader Lee met at a teahouse in Jongno, Seoul, at 3 p.m. and held a meeting for about 30 minutes. The meeting was attended by Representative Park Chan-dae from Lee’s side and Representative Oh Young-hoon from Lee Nak-yeon’s side. Just before the meeting, former leader Lee told reporters, "I will contribute even a small part to the success of the Moon Jae-in administration and the reestablishment of the regime. Party members and supporters may have various thoughts, but I earnestly ask that they do not abandon the great cause of protecting and continuing the spirit and values of the Democratic Party."

He added, "I hope that all of us respect and consider each other, and that the party and leaders take the lead in efforts so that any emotional wounds left in anyone’s heart can heal. I sincerely comfort those who supported me and those who did not achieve their goals in the primary. Congratulations to candidate Lee Jae-myung on his victory. I thank all the party members and supporters who participated together."

Candidate Lee lowered his posture considerably. He said, "First, I should have visited you earlier, but I apologize for the delay due to the national audit. You are a leader with no shortcomings in life, party activities, life experience, or capability, and I sincerely ask for your valuable advice in achieving regime reestablishment not only for the Democratic Party but also for the people of the Republic of Korea and the future of this country."

He continued, "We consider ourselves one team with the same DNA as Presidents Kim Dae-jung, Roh Moo-hyun, and Moon Jae-in under the Democratic Party. I will fill my shortcomings with your guidance and seek your advice frequently."

With former leader Lee Nak-yeon’s sudden agreement to take on the role of standing advisor to the campaign committee, the primary-related tensions are expected to subside immediately. Representative Oh Young-hoon, a former chief of staff to Lee Nak-yeon, told reporters on the day, "Candidate Lee Jae-myung requested former leader Lee Nak-yeon to participate in the campaign committee, and as a result of their consultation, former leader Lee decided to serve as a standing advisor to the campaign committee."

He added, "They also agreed to explore participation plans for the lawmakers involved in the campaign. Candidate Lee Jae-myung said he would directly oversee the key campaign promise of new welfare policies, which is a core pledge of Lee Nak-yeon, by forming the campaign committee’s first subcommittee directly under the candidate."

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