Lee Jae-myung: "Careful with Saying 'Merry Christmas'... I Will Not Abandon Responsibility"

25th "If Jesus came to this land now..."
"Cold wave in the people's economy... A meaningful Christmas prayer to warm the cold weather with the heat of solidarity"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] On the 25th, Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated on Christmas Day, "No matter what difficulties arise, I will not give up the responsibility to embrace neighbors in hardship and protect the lives of the people."

On this day, Lee said on Facebook, "It is Christmas, the day Baby Jesus came to this land. In fact, I am cautious about saying 'Merry Christmas,'" expressing these thoughts.

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He wrote, "The year-end and New Year should be full of expectations and excitement, but many citizens are worried about the coming year due to the cold wave in the livelihood economy. There are also neighbors in difficult situations, including the bereaved families of the Itaewon tragedy," adding, "At times like this, I reflect on the teachings of Jesus, who threw himself to save those at the lowest places."

Lee said, "If Jesus were to come to this land now, he would first seek out those who must endure the storm of crisis with their bare bodies," and added, "The duties of the nation and politics in this era are no different. I pledge not to give up the responsibility to embrace neighbors in hardship and protect the lives of the people, no matter what difficulties arise."

He also said, "The bigger the mountain, the darker and longer the tunnel we must pass through," and continued, "Although our society faces many crises, I believe that if we join hands together, step by step, we will move toward a better world." He added, "I wish you a meaningful Christmas that can warm the cold weather with the warmth of solidarity."

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