Lee Jae-myung: "Division is Certain Defeat, Unity is Certain Victory... I Will Lead by Example"

"Overcome Small Differences to Unite and Solidify"

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, emphasized party unity on the 26th, saying, "With the determination that 'division is certain defeat, unity is certain victory,' I will take the lead and set an example myself."

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is taking a commemorative photo with attendees before the meeting of current and former floor leaders at the National Assembly on the 26th. From the left: Cho Jung-sik, Secretary-General; former floor leaders Park Hong-geun, Kim Tae-nyeon, Hong Young-pyo, Woo Sang-ho; Leader Lee; floor leader Hong Ik-pyo; former floor leaders Woo Won-shik, Lee In-young, Yoon Ho-jung, Park Kwang-on. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

On the same day, Lee held a meeting with current and former floor leaders at the National Assembly and said, "We must overcome small differences, unite, and broaden the path toward the people's victory."

This is interpreted as his intention to resolve the ongoing internal party strife, which has persisted since the passage of the arrest motion against him in the plenary session last September, before the next general election.

Lee said, "The general election is just 168 days away. Many agree that this election is a turning point that will determine the fate of the Republic of Korea beyond the problems of the Democratic Party," adding, "We must judge the mismanagement of state affairs to prevent the regression of the country and the misfortune of our people."

He added, "The Democratic Party must become more united and instill hope in our people."

After returning to party duties on the 23rd following an indefinite hunger strike demanding reform of the Yoon Seok-yeol administration, Lee's first statement was also about 'integration.' While presiding over the Supreme Council meeting, he demanded government reform and urged the party to "stop arguing over the handling of the arrest motion."

On this day, while emphasizing unity within the party, Lee continued his offensive against the government and ruling party.

Lee said, "Without needing to emphasize again, the Republic of Korea is in a comprehensive crisis," adding, "While this incompetent administration is caught up in arbitrary governance and ideological agitation, the lives of our people are collapsing, and the national administration and state systems of Korea have become inoperable." He continued, "The term 'anarchy' is being widely used," emphasizing, "Politics must fulfill its role. We must save the people suffering in pain and restore democracy and peace."

Present at the meeting were floor leader Hong Ik-pyo, as well as former floor leaders Woo Sang-ho, Woo Won-shik, Hong Young-pyo, Lee In-young, Kim Tae-nyeon, Yoon Ho-jung, Park Hong-geun, and Park Kwang-on.

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