Virtual Assets, Games, and Now Climate Crisis... Lee Jae-myung Leading 2030 Issues

Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, attended the 'Founding General Assembly of the National Assembly Members' Group for eSports Development' held at the National Assembly Members' Office Building on the 15th, where he received a T-shirt from Park Jung-seok, the head of Predit Brion. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, will take steps related to the climate crisis on the 16th. Following virtual assets and games, which interest the 2030 generation, Lee is extending his reach to various topics including the climate crisis.

On the morning of the same day, Lee will hold a meeting with youth climate crisis activists in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. At this meeting, he plans to listen to young people’s opinions on climate change issues and discuss how to overcome the climate crisis in the future. Discussions on energy transition and carbon tax policies are also expected.

Lee is expanding his connection with the 2030 generation through various topics. The 2030 voters are the casting vote in the presidential election but also a vulnerable group in terms of support for Lee. Since the launch of the campaign headquarters, as of November, Lee has been attending youth-related events more than three times a week. Including the ‘Mae-ta-bus’ schedule, where he rides a bus nationwide every week, he essentially meets young people almost every day of the week.

The topics are becoming more diverse, including virtual assets, real estate, and games. At the ‘e-Sports Development Parliamentary Group Inaugural General Meeting’ held at the National Assembly the day before, he emphasized that “games are not a deviation but a part of the sports domain,” advocating for the establishment of a ‘Sangmu e-Sports Team’ within the military to allow soldiers to demonstrate their abilities. He promised a tax deferral on virtual assets and pledged large-scale public housing supply during a visit to youth housing. On the 3rd, he held a meeting with webtoon artists, on the 8th with startup officials, and on the 9th listened to the difficulties faced by young firefighters in the field.

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