Lee Jae-myung's Video Message to Honam Residents: "We Will Surely Win and Build a Better Country"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, apologized and expressed gratitude in a video message for not being able to visit the residents of Honam before the election.

The Democratic Party released a video filmed by Lee himself on the afternoon of the 7th while traveling by car from Busan to Daegu.

Lee said, “Originally, I planned to visit Honam once more before the election to greet everyone, but due to the campaign headquarters' judgment that the situation in the metropolitan area was difficult, I ultimately could not go,” adding, “I ask for your understanding as I greet you through this video.”

He continued, “Honam has played a very significant role in history and modern times for democracy, reform, and human rights,” expressing gratitude by saying, “It is the root of our Democratic Party and a strong foundation for reform.”

He also emphasized, “Even in this early voting, the highest number of people nationwide participated,” and “I could feel the passion of the Honam residents for the country and the future even in the metropolitan area.”

Furthermore, he appealed, “Didn’t we make Presidents Kim Dae-jung, Roh Moo-hyun, and Moon Jae-in in Honam? Honam has been responsible for democracy and reform in South Korea. With just a little over a day left in the election period, please help a bit more.”

Along with this, he said, “Since the situation in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Incheon in the metropolitan area is not easy, please encourage your relatives and acquaintances to vote,” promising, “I will surely win and create the country that the Honam residents long for and repay you.”

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