Lee Jae-myung: "I Will Not Forget the Wrinkled Hands of the People... The New Year Must Be Better Than Now"

Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, is delivering the keynote speech at a debate hosted by the Korea Newspaper and Broadcasting Editors Association held at the Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 30th. Photo by the National Assembly Press Photographers Group

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, expressed his determination on the 31st, as the year comes to an end, saying he will "never forget the four words 'Only Livelihood'." Lee promised, "We will move forward beyond COVID-19" and "create a better future."

On the same day, through social media (SNS), Lee said, "I remember many people I met this year," and "I will engrave the heartfelt words of their lives in my heart." He added, "I will not forget," saying, "The wrinkled hands of the people, the hardships of life, the staggering backs... The reason I engage in politics is the four words 'Only Livelihood,' which I will never forget."

Lee said, "In the new year, I will nurture the spark of hope even more," and "I will devote myself to faster livelihood stabilization, stronger economic leap, and more thorough future preparation."

He stated, "We will heal the wounds inflicted on the livelihood economy by COVID-19 and lay stepping stones for recovery and leap," adding, "I envision a wonderful Korea where sincere efforts come together to overcome the crisis."

Lee promised, "In the new year, we will set out toward the post-COVID-19 era," and "That future must be a better world than now. I will create such a future."

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