Resignation of E, Jo Jeong-sik, Woo Won-sik, and Park Hong-geun from the Presidential Campaign Committee: "We Will Rush to the Field"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] Woo Won-sik, co-chairman of the election campaign committee for Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, Cho Jeong-sik, standing general campaign headquarters chief, and Park Hong-geun, chief secretary, announced on the 25th that they will resign from their positions.

Cho held a briefing at the Democratic Party office in Yeouido, Seoul, in the afternoon and said, "We will step down for the sole purpose of supporting candidate Lee and winning the presidential election," adding, "I will resign to become a catalyst for creating a new Democratic Party campaign committee and run to the nationwide sites on behalf of the candidate."

He continued, "Like the saying that after crossing the river, the boat must be left in the river, I will leave my home and focus solely on creating the Lee Jae-myung government," and said, "I expect more capable and fresh figures inside and outside the party to participate and fulfill their roles faithfully."

When asked whether there was any communication with the candidate regarding the resignation, Chief Secretary Park replied, "The candidate expressed gratitude and accepted the intention, saying let's work together on a greater path."

Subsequent appointments are expected to be decided through consultation between the new secretary-general Kim Young-jin and party leader Song Young-gil. Cho said, "There will be an announcement soon about the new campaign committee structure," and added, "I think it will overcome the issues raised at the last party meeting and become a faster, more efficient, and more open campaign committee to many people."

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