On the 31st, Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated at a press conference held to mark the first anniversary of his party leadership, "With a resolve of death or victory, I will prevent the destruction of democracy," and added, "As a last resort, I will begin an indefinite hunger strike starting today."



At the press conference held at the National Assembly that morning, Lee said, "Starting today, as one of the people, I will begin a 'people's resistance' against the incompetent and violent regime."

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is speaking at an emergency party meeting held at the National Assembly on the 24th. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is speaking at an emergency party meeting held at the National Assembly on the 24th. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

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