Lee Jae-myung: "The Duty of Politics Must Be Livelihood That Solves 'Eating and Living Issues'"

"Rethinking the Duty of Politics"... Emphasizing the Importance of a 'Minsheng Party'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] Lee Jae-myung, Senior Advisor of the Democratic Party of Korea, said on the 10th, "Whenever democracy fails to solve livelihood issues, anti-democratic vested interests don the mask of 'economic protection' and attempt to return."

On the 35th anniversary of the June 10 Democratic Uprising, Lee posted on SNS, stating, "The greatest responsibility of politics is to solve the 'livelihood issues' of the people." He especially noted, "History is like a pendulum. Our democracy also repeats advances and setbacks."

He said, "On this day 35 years ago, the people overthrew the arrogant dictatorship. Youth and students took the lead, and the entire nation joined together to prove themselves as sovereigns." He added, "Our democracy today owes a great debt to the June 10 Democratic Uprising."

Lee explained, "Because there were martyrs who protected democracy with their blood and sweat during harsh times, and because the people raised candles to protect the country whenever democracy was in crisis, the Republic of Korea has become a model democracy leading the world."

He said, "I reflect again on the responsibility of politics. We must engrave and practice the historical lesson that a stronger democracy is possible only by resolving inequality and achieving livelihood reforms that change people's lives." He added, "That is the true way to inherit the June 10 Democratic Uprising."

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