Kim Jin-pyo: "People's Livelihood and Cooperation Messages Receive Public Support" Lee Jae-myung: "Will Collaborate on Ruling Party's Strengths"

Kim Eui-jung "Exert Great Political Leadership" Lee "Do Our Best Centered on the People"

Lee Jae-myung, the newly appointed leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is paying a courtesy visit to Kim Jin-pyo, the Speaker of 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 visiting Kim Jin-pyo, the Speaker of the National Assembly, on the 31st and having a cordial conversation. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] On the 31st, National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin-pyo met with Lee Jae-myung, the newly appointed leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, to discuss the operation of the National Assembly, including the regular session in September. The meeting lasted about 25 minutes. Park Sung-jun, the new spokesperson for the Democratic Party, also attended.

Speaker Kim first said, "Congratulations on becoming the leader of the main opposition party with a very high approval rating," adding, "I believe this is probably the highest approval rating in the history of our party." He continued, "The people of Gyeonggi Province know Leader Lee better than anyone else. As mayor of Seongnam and governor of Gyeonggi Province, he achieved great results especially in job creation and welfare, leading other local governments," and said, "I expect that based on the experience he gained then, he will be able to achieve great results in central politics as well."

He said, "The message on people’s livelihood and cooperation, which was the first statement after the election, seems to be well received by the public," and added, "I hope you will demonstrate great political leadership to raise the low trust of our people across both ruling and opposition parties." In response, Leader Lee said, "When I ran for mayor of Seongnam, you came to support my campaign and even treated me to a meal," and "When I was governor of Gyeonggi Province, I received a lot of help from you, an economic expert and senior political figure."

Leader Lee said, "As you always say, Speaker, people’s livelihood is the most important," and added, "I fully agree with your words that ‘the core of people’s livelihood is the economy, and while competition between ruling and opposition parties is important, cooperation is also important. Both must be well balanced.’" He continued, "The relationship between ruling and opposition parties should be a healthy competition based on good performance that earns public evaluation, not a destructive political fight or negative competition," and said, "I will cooperate when the ruling party does well, but if there are problems, I will faithfully fulfill the role of the opposition party."

Leader Lee emphasized that Speaker Kim is from the Democratic Party, saying, "The Democratic Party is like your home," and added, "While you will operate the National Assembly neutrally, I believe you will not forget your special interest in your home party." He also stated, "The Democratic Party will not do anything unfair. We will respect the will of the people and do our best with the people at the center."

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