Lee Jae-myung "Maximum attacks from all directions... Sometimes I get tired"

Party Members Reiterate the Need for a 'Communication Platform'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jun-yi] Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party of Korea's presidential candidate, expressed, "Maximum attacks are being carried out in all areas and directions. Sometimes, I get tired."

On the 4th, Lee met with party members and supporters at the Jeju Chamber of Commerce International Conference Hall and said, "Sometimes, when I think of the families dragged into the battlefield, I wonder why I have come this far." He directly addressed the various controversies surrounding him, such as judicial risks and factionalism, since running as a party leader candidate.

He continued, "Then, when I see comrades who stand with me, like Kim Yoon-jung, who at 50 years old is interested in politics for the first time, there are quite a few like her," adding, "Seeing these people who support me often makes me feel that I have come here for a good reason."

He explained, "I also thought politics was dirty from a young age. Because I have seen that muddy swamp, about 4 to 5 years ago, I thought this is not right. I wondered what I could do in my daily life and retirement. To participate in society and become a grain of wheat that helps create a different world for future generations, I started to gradually engage in social activism."

On that day, Lee repeatedly emphasized the 'communication platform.' He said, "There must be a party within the people. The party must provide practical feedback to the people and party members. If they speak, shouldn't there be a response?"

He also said, "I am considering opening the first floor of the party headquarters as a lounge for party members and a place for civil complaints," adding, "What if you just stay? I won’t close the door, so feel free to stay all night."

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