Kwangjae Lee Resigns as Co-Head of Election Committee, "Time for Fundamental Innovation"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Lee Kwang-jae, a lawmaker who served as co-chairman of the campaign committee for Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party of Korea candidate, announced on the 21st that he would resign from his position as chairman.

On the morning of the same day, Lee said on Facebook, "I said that once you cross the river, you must burn the boat you came on. It is a time that requires fundamental innovation."

He added, "We must create a completely new government that changes the fate of the Republic of Korea, not just a change of administration," and said, "There must be a complete replacement in politics."

He continued, "There is no future unless we become a leading country in the digital green revolution. The main actors leading the scientific and technological revolution must appear at the forefront," expressing his intention to recruit external personnel.

In addition, Lee said, "It is a time when leadership is needed to navigate the great transformation of the world order," and emphasized, "The competition between the U.S. and China is bringing huge changes to the Korean Peninsula. It is time to gather the wisdom of all the people to open the future of the nation."

He stated, "A fourth-term democratic government that goes beyond a simple change of administration and changes the fate of the country is needed. We can never go back to the past," and added, "Along with my resignation, I have one proposal. I suggest forming a citizen camp where the candidate and supporters can work together."

He concluded, "I hope that candidate Lee and all the people can join hands and go out to the square to embark on a journey to create a great Republic of Korea," and added, "I will dedicate myself fiercely with a humbler attitude."

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