Lee Jae-myung "The People's Mandate, Did the Democratic Party Meet Expectations?" Party Member Message

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, said in a message to party members on the 17th, "The order is to solve the people's lives without blaming others. Has the Democratic Party lived up to expectations?"

Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, is delivering opening remarks at the 1st meeting of the Special Committee for COVID-19 Crisis Response held at the party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul on the 17th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Candidate Lee stated, "We must think of each remaining day as the last chance and transform the Democratic Party into a competent and agile party that meets the people's expectations." This reflects his intention to be recognized as a capable alternative that will change the lives of the people by fully responding to the livelihood issues worsened by the spread of COVID-19.

The Democratic Party and Candidate Lee canceled the weekly 'Maetaverse (Weekly Livelihood Bus)' schedule, which was held for quarantine response.

Candidate Lee explained, "It is regrettable not to meet the citizens, but given the emergency situation caused by the spread of COVID-19, both I and the Democratic Party had to decide on an extraordinary response."

He added, "Despite the national crisis of COVID-19, the people overwhelmingly gave the Democratic Party the majority of seats. It was an order to solve the difficult lives of the people decisively without blaming others," and reflected, "We must consider whether our Democratic Party has truly lived up to that expectation and properly carried out the people's mandate."

He also cited cases of self-employed people who endure sacrifices amid plummeting sales due to COVID-19, and young people driven to cryptocurrency and all-in investments due to rising real estate prices and deepening inequality, saying, "Although the regime was changed by candlelight protests, the disappointment that life has not improved as expected and the demand to make life a bit more stable are responsibilities that the Democratic Party has not fulfilled."

He emphasized, "The only way is to be more persistent and tenacious in changing the people's lives than the vested interests that obstruct reform," and urged, "Please continue to stand with Lee Jae-myung and the Democratic Party until the end so that we can be chosen by the people again."

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