[Photo] Kim Dong-yeon, "I Will Tie My Sneakers for Lee Jae-myung's Election Victory"

Kim Dong-yeon, the New Wave presidential candidate, held a press conference on the 2nd at the election campaign office in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, announcing his withdrawal from the race and expressing his support for Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party candidate. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Kim Dong-yeon, the New Wave presidential candidate, is seen deep in thought before holding a press conference at the election campaign office in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, on the 2nd, where he announced his withdrawal from the race and expressed support for Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party candidate. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Kim Dong-yeon, the New Wave presidential candidate, held a press conference at the campaign office in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, on the 2nd, announcing his withdrawal from the race and expressing his support for Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party candidate, before leaving. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Kim Dong-yeon, the New Wave presidential candidate, held a press conference on the 2nd at the election campaign office in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, announcing his withdrawal from the race and expressing his support for Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party candidate. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Dong-joo] On the 2nd, Kim Dong-yeon, the New Wave presidential candidate, held a press conference at his campaign office in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, announcing his withdrawal from the race and expressing support for Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party candidate.

At the event, Candidate Kim said, "Starting today, I will tie my shoelaces again to work for Lee Jae-myung's victory," adding, "Based on the agreement for political change and the formation of a joint government, I will do my best to ensure Lee Jae-myung's election."

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