Sim Sang-jung: "Disappointed with Low Results but Humbly Accepting Public Evaluation"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Myunghwan] Sim Sang-jung, the presidential candidate of the Justice Party, conceded the results of the 20th presidential election on the 10th, saying, "Honestly, I am disappointed with the low score, but since it is the public's evaluation of me and the Justice Party, I will humbly accept it."

At around 12:48 a.m. on the same day, Sim made this statement at the vote counting situation room set up at the central party office in Yeouido, Seoul.

Sim said, "This was an election I had already prepared myself for," and added, "I spoke with conviction and responsibility about the path South Korea should take and the role of the Justice Party, without being swayed by approval ratings or advantages and disadvantages. We brought issues such as inequality, the climate crisis, political reform, and pluralistic democracy to the forefront, and established gender equality as a universal value in our society," reflecting on the election process.

She continued, "Even amid the intensified factional conflict in this highly unfavorable election, I will deeply engrave in my heart the profound meaning of the supporters who voted according to their conscience," and "I would like to express my deep gratitude to the party members who gave their all with bare hands in the election campaign," she concluded.

As of 1 a.m. on the day when 63.8% of the votes had been counted, Sim was in third place with 2.26% of the vote.

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