[Photo] Lee Jae-myung and Kwon Seong-dong, First Meeting Was 'Warm and Friendly'

Lee Jae-myung, the newly appointed leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is greeting Kwon Seong-dong, the floor leader of the People Power Party, at the National Assembly on the 31st. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Lee Jae-myung, the newly appointed leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is having a cordial conversation with Kwon Seong-dong, the floor leader of the People Power Party, at the National Assembly on the 31st. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Lee Jae-myung, the newly appointed leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is having a cordial conversation with Kwon Seong-dong, the floor leader of the People Power Party, at the National Assembly on the 31st. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Dong-joo] On the 31st, Lee Jae-myung, the newly appointed leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, met with Kwon Seong-dong, the floor leader of the People Power Party, at the National Assembly and exchanged greetings.

Reflecting the deteriorating relationship between the ruling and opposition parties, the two exchanged pointed remarks even as smiles were shared.

Floor Leader Kwon sincerely congratulated Lee on his election as party leader, saying, "Isn't the ruling party in Yeouido the Democratic Party? Since Leader Lee is emphasizing people's livelihood, the economy, and public sentiment, I expect the National Assembly to proceed smoothly from now on."

Leader Lee responded, "We will naturally cooperate with the government and ruling party's policies for the people, and if there are things that need to be done but are delayed or not done, we are willing to propose them first. I hope politics can give hope to the people through good-natured competition and competition to do well, rather than negative competition or obstruction."

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