Lee Jae-myung to Officially Announce Candidacy for Party Leader at 2 PM on the 17th

Camp Office Established in Yeouido

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Myunghwan] Lee Jae-myung, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, has officially declared his candidacy for the party leadership election.

On the 15th, Lee's camp sent a message to reporters announcing that he will hold a candidacy declaration press conference at 2 p.m. on the 17th at the National Assembly. Lee's team has already set up a campaign office in the Daehwa Building in Yeouido, signaling the start of the party convention mode.

Earlier, during a meeting with reporters at the National Assembly the previous day, when asked about his candidacy, Lee responded, "After listening to many people's opinions and considering various thoughts, I have come to a decision, so I will officially announce my position soon."

Regarding calls within the party for him not to run, he said, "A party is originally a place where diverse people gather, and differing opinions should be respected. Diversity is the essence of a party, so differences in opinion can become a new source of synergy."

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