"Igeuneun Minjudang" Chanted 6 Times by Lee Jae-myung: "I Will Entrust Political Fate to Party Members and the Collective Intelligence of the People"

"Political parties exist to gain power, their goal is election victory"
"I will devote myself entirely for a winning Minjoo Party"

[Asia Economy Reporters Oh Ju-yeon and Park Jun-i] Lee Jae-myung, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea running as a candidate for party leader in the upcoming August party convention, appealed for support by mentioning "Winning Democratic Party" six times during the preliminary cut-off election held at the National Assembly on the 28th, saying, "After long and deep reflection, I have decided to take responsibility for creating a 'Winning Democratic Party.'"

At the photo session event for the Democratic Party presidential candidates held at the National Assembly on the 19th, the attending candidates pledged their efforts for a successful campaign. From the left, candidate number 3 Lee Dong-hak, former Supreme Council member; candidate number 4 Lee Jae-myung, member of the National Assembly; candidate number 5 Kang Hoon-sik, member of the National Assembly; candidate number 6 Kang Byung-won, member of the National Assembly; candidate number 7 Park Joo-min, member of the National Assembly. Candidates Park Yong-jin, Kim Min-seok, and Seol Hoon did not attend the event. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

During his cut-off policy presentation at the National Assembly that afternoon, Lee stated, "I have decided to devote my entire being to a Winning Democratic Party and entrust my political fate to the collective intelligence of party members and the public."

He said, "The greatest responsibility for the presidential election defeat and the subsequent local election defeat lies with me. I also acknowledge that I must take unlimited responsibility," adding, "I am well aware that running for party leader is a risky choice that threatens my political future."

He continued, "If the Democratic Party fails to regain the love and expectations of the people, winning the general election and taking power will be out of reach," raising his voice, "It is Lee Jae-myung, who has turned crisis into opportunity to come this far, who will properly keep and fulfill the promise for a Winning Democratic Party."

Lee emphasized, clenching his fist, "Just as a team must win for an MVP to exist, creating a Winning Democratic Party is the top priority above all and everyone else," adding, "I will change the Democratic Party, change politics, and decisively change the lives of the people and the future of the Republic of Korea. I will make the Democratic Party here win."

In his policy presentation that day, Lee also proposed five promises for a Winning Democratic Party: presenting a future vision, being a competent alternative party responsible for people’s livelihoods, being a rational yet strong Democratic Party, being a Democratic Party that communicates and innovates, and being a Democratic Party that unites.

Targeting the Yoon Seok-yeol administration, he said, "We will firmly cooperate where cooperation is necessary against this incompetent, irresponsible, and powerless three-no government, but we will strongly fight without wavering against anti-people policies, regression, arrogance, and obstinacy."

Also seemingly aware of factional conflicts within the party, he said, "I will create a party united and integrated under the single goal of regime creation. Because I am Lee Jae-myung, who did not grow through factional politics, I believe politics of integration rather than factional politics is possible." He added, "The party’s personnel standards will be dedication, enthusiasm, ability, and achievements," and "With strengthened systemized nominations, anyone will be fairly evaluated by party members and the public."

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