'Moon's Close Aide' Rep. Yoon Gun-young Appeals to Those Who Led Roh and Moon to Victory, Urges Support for Lee

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] Yoon Gun-young, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea and considered the right-hand man of President Moon Jae-in, asked for support for presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung on the 23rd, saying, "I sincerely appeal to those who led the victories of former Presidents Roh Moo-hyun and Moon Jae-in."

At the headquarters chiefs meeting held at the Yeouido party office that morning, Rep. Yoon said, "Please look at the three presidents standing in the fields of Bongha Village in May."

The day before, candidate Lee apologized on social media (SNS), saying, "During the 2017 primary, I was slightly shaken by the poll ratings and excessively criticized candidate Moon Jae-in. It is a debt on my heart that will remain for a long time." He added, "On the 13th anniversary of former President Roh Moo-hyun in May, I want to greet you as the 20th president of the Republic of Korea, holding hands with President Moon Jae-in." He also appealed, "I could not fully embrace the hearts of those who love Presidents Roh and Moon. I hope you will accept me as a painful finger."

Regarding the current election situation, Rep. Yoon said, "Although we have established an emergency response system at the campaign headquarters, it seems that we cannot guarantee victory by continuing as we have so far. Stronger dedication from us is needed for election victory." In particular, he emphasized, "Some people ask what the experience of winning the last two presidential elections is, or if there is a secret strategy, but there is no secret. The only thing is the desperation for election victory."

He continued, "First of all, I suggest that everyone go to the field for the presidential election victory," pointing out, "There are no citizens in the office; the citizens we need to meet are in the alleys and markets."

He also urged, "We must shout for a competent economic president and a prepared president for people’s livelihood," and proposed an addition movement. "We can win only by taking one step more and saying one more word than the opponent. There is no way to win on a tilted playing field other than moving one more time from the start."

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