Candidate Lee Jae-myung Visits Mokpo, the "Holy Land of Democratization"... Enthusiastic Public Sentiment Amid Cheers

Lee: "Thanks to Honam, democracy took root in the Republic of Korea"

Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, visiting Dongbu Market in Mokpo, Jeonnam. Photo by Seunghyun Jeong

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seung-hyun Jeong] Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, who is seeking to capture the hearts of the Honam region, visited Mokpo City, Jeonnam, as his first stop on the 26th.

Candidate Lee arrived at Dongbu Market, located in the original downtown area of Mokpo, around 10:40 a.m., about 10 minutes later than the originally scheduled time.

The entrance of Dongbu Market is bustling with local residents and supporters. Photo by Seunghyun Jeong

Before Candidate Lee's visit, the market entrance was bustling with citizens and supporters, lined with various banners and placards bearing messages such as "I am Lee Jae-myung" and "Welcome to Mokpo visit."

The atmosphere at the traditional market was so heated that the crowd of about 300 people made it impossible to take a single step as Candidate Lee shook hands with citizens one by one.

At the scene, Democratic Party of Korea National Assembly member Kim Won-i, along with Jeonnam Provincial Assembly members Jo Ok-hyun, Jeon Gyeong-seon, Park Moon-ok, and Choi Seon-guk, accompanied Candidate Lee to gauge local public sentiment.

Candidate Lee, who purchased twisted doughnuts (kkwabaegi), fermented skate (hongeo), octopus, and sashimi at the market, demonstrated his commitment to eco-friendly policies by using a shopping basket instead of plastic bags.

Candidate Lee greeting market vendors one by one. Photo by Seunghyun Jeong

At the market, Candidate Lee briefly addressed the gathered citizens, saying, "Thanks to Honam, democracy took root in this country, and it is a place that must take responsibility to ensure this history does not regress." He added, "Unfortunately, our Democratic Party has not properly fulfilled Honam's mandate and the spirit of reform," expressing regret.

He continued, "Thanks to your sacrifice and dedication, democracy has arrived, and now no one is arrested for speaking out. Even if someone says that Lee Jae-myung beat his wife and caused her eye injury, it is a free country where no punishment is imposed," he remarked.

Lee’s campaign to win the hearts of Honam voters, which began in Mokpo, Jeonnam, known as the "political hometown of DJ," will continue for 3 nights and 4 days, visiting Sinan and Haenam, followed by Jangheung, Yeosu, Gwangyang, and Gwangju.

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