Lee Jae-myung "Thank Kim Dong-yeon for his great decision to resign... I will take it seriously"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] On the 2nd, Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, responded to Kim Dong-yeon, the candidate of the New Wave party, withdrawing his candidacy and declaring support for Lee by saying, "I deeply appreciate Kim candidate's great decision."

On the same day, Lee said on his social media (SNS) regarding Kim's withdrawal and support for him, "I will carry that heart with great weight."

Lee emphasized, "It is a decision made after long and repeated deliberation," adding, "I will sincerely consider and understand the hearts of the election officials and supporters who have been on a long journey with Kim candidate."

He said, "The future of the Republic of Korea that Kim candidate and I, the Democratic Party, and New Wave dream of already resembled each other in many ways," and added, "I will weave Kim candidate's good pledges well with my pledges and present them to the people as richer and deeper promises."

He continued, "I will also inherit Kim candidate's strong will for hopeful and unifying politics as it is," and pledged, "I will definitely win, form a government of national unity, and achieve the political change that the people desire."

Kim candidate held a press conference on the morning of the same day and said, "From today, I will tie my sneakers again to work for the election of candidate Lee Jae-myung," and withdrew from the presidential race.

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