Lee Jae-myung: "I Don't Need Party Leadership... Give Me a Chance to Build a Winning Democratic Party"

"For a Winning Democratic Party, We Promise Future, Competence, Strength, Innovation, and Unity"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] In the August 28 party convention to elect the new leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, candidate Lee Jae-myung promised a "winning Democratic Party."

On the 28th, candidate Lee began his speech at the Democratic Party's regular national delegate convention held at the KSPO Dome in the Seoul Olympic Gymnastics Arena by saying, "The purpose of a political party is to gain power. To create a better life for the people and pioneer the nation's future, above all, the party must win," and asked, "Who will be the party leader to build a competent ruling party, an alternative party, a winning Democratic Party?"

He said, "Despite the hard work and support from all over the country during the last presidential election, the reason we could not achieve good results was due to my shortcomings, Lee Jae-myung," adding, "Through the innovation of the Democratic Party, I will definitely turn it into hope and passion. I, Lee Jae-myung, will lead the way."

Candidate Lee pointed out, "The root cause of the crisis is polarization and inequality, but the government and ruling party are going in the opposite direction," and said, "They are pushing for preferential tax cuts for the super-rich and large corporations while drastically cutting support budgets for ordinary citizens. They even say they will sell off national assets because of lack of money," adding, "National balanced development is also regressing." He stated, "Against this incompetent, irresponsible, and unprepared three-no government, our Democratic Party must stop regression and unilateral rule and take responsibility for the people's lives."

Candidate Lee emphasized, "For a winning Democratic Party, I promise future, competence, strength, innovation, and unity."

He said, "Lee Jae-myung does not need party power," and appealed, "What I, Lee Jae-myung, need is the responsibility and role to build a people's Democratic Party. Give me a definite opportunity to create a winning Democratic Party."

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