Lee Jae-myung: "No Excuses... We Will Innovate Until the People Are Satisfied"

Lee Jae-myung, Yoon Ho-jung, and Park Ji-hyun Hold Joint Press Conference

Lee Jae-myung, the overall election committee chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea, and Yoon Ho-jung and Park Ji-hyun, co-chairmen of the joint standing election committee, are holding a joint press conference on the 30th at candidate Lee's campaign office in Gyeyang-gu, Incheon. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] Lee Jae-myung, the general election campaign committee chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea, said on the 30th, "We are well aware of the public's expectations for the Democratic Party as well as their disappointments," adding, "There is no excuse. We will focus solely on the people and innovate until they are satisfied."

On the same day, Lee held a press conference at his campaign office located in Gyeyang-gu, Incheon, together with co-emergency committee chairpersons Yoon Ho-jung and Park Ji-hyun, where he made these remarks. Lee promised, "We will not waver," and pledged, "We will become a younger and more dynamic party, a rational and strong party of the people, a dignified party fitting for a leading nation like Korea, and a new responsible opposition party that answers the questions of the era."

Lee emphasized, "Birds fly with both left and right wings, and bicycles move with two wheels," adding, "Balance is necessary for Korea to move in the right direction. This election is about preventing one-sided dominance and arrogance, choosing minimal balance and stability." At the same time, he mentioned the 'local worker theory,' stating, "This election is about selecting a competent candidate who will be entrusted with sovereignty by the people and decide well how to use the budget, which is created from the taxes paid by the people, effectively and properly."

Addressing the People Power Party, he said, "Although the Democratic Party made a magnanimous decision to pass the supplementary budget, the government's ruling party's response was 'no retroactive application,'" and added, "Even though the government broke its promises, the Democratic Party will not give up." He continued, "If you do not vote, politics will not fear the people. If you give up voting, the world will no longer be yours but will reopen for vested interests," urging, "For the balance of the country, please vote more and command competent workers to work hard," encouraging voter participation.

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