Lee Jae-myung: "The People Must Act as the Media to Correct the Tilted Playing Field"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, said that the tilted playing field of bad media must be corrected and that the people should take on the role of the media.

On the afternoon of the 14th, after finishing his schedule at Geochang Hospital, Lee passed by the square in front of Geochang County Office and met supporters, starting an impromptu speech. Lee said, "I am trying not to make any verbal mistakes anywhere, but they make a big deal out of such a small thing." In fact, since the official start of the election campaign on the 4th, Lee has refrained from holding back briefings (on-site Q&A) with the media. Although there have been occasional briefings since then, the scope has been limited to current issues.

He pointed out, "Even though the other side has huge problems, they respond with no comment or indifference, which is a regrettable reality," and added, "Someone has to make this tilted playing field normal." He continued, "Who should take on the role of the media? Not just by words, but by acting, informing, even pressing 'like,' writing comments, telling friends about good articles, and if there is a lie, saying it is not true?wouldn't that change the world?"

Lee said, "Actually, I gain strength because many of you help me, but honestly, these days it’s a bit tough," and added, "Like ivy vines climbing over walls or weeds crawling step by step despite being trampled, I have come to this place, but I often feel that there is still a huge wall in front of me."

He then said, "When we overcome that huge wall, will you hold my hand?" and added, "Not just words, but with actions, so that we can take even half a step forward, if you hold hands together and practice small acts in many places to overcome the tilted playing field and bad media environment, big changes will come." He continued, "Even Mount Tai starts from dust," and said, "The 50 million people of the Republic of Korea make history. However, because we have been silent, not speaking, and not acting, their space has opened. Now, let’s reclaim our space."

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