Lee Jae-myung: "The muzzle should be pointed outward... Constitutional order must be restored"

"Diversity and Criticism Are Principles Vital to the Democratic Party"

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated, “I hope we stop fighting over small differences and turn our guns outward.”

Lee Jae-myung, Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea. Photo by Kim Hyun-min

On the 3rd, Lee said on his Facebook, “It is more important to save people’s livelihoods, the economy, security, and democracy than to confirm internal differences.”

This is interpreted as a message aimed at opposition non-Lee factions, including former Gyeongnam Governor Kim Kyung-soo and former Presidential Chief of Staff Im Jong-seok, who have recently been criticizing Lee.

Lee said, “Who would benefit the most if internal conflicts intensify by rejecting differing opinions within us?” He added, “We are fighting a historic battle in the history of the Republic of Korea. We must fight against anti-constitutional forces and win.”

He continued, “There is nothing more urgent than protecting the Republic of Korea from extremists and heretics and restoring constitutional order,” emphasizing, “It is more important to save people’s livelihoods, the economy, security, and democracy than to confirm internal differences.”

He also said, “Now, when a steel sword for certain victory is needed, we must not forget the wisdom that a strong alloy is created when various elements combine,” and “I will also humbly accept various criticisms and strive to find a way to win together.”

On the same day, former Chief of Staff Im posted an article titled ‘Reflection Brings Answers’ on his Facebook, directly criticizing Lee’s leadership. He argued, “During the last presidential election, the Democratic Party did not conduct an official evaluation. More precisely, it could not do so,” and “Only by fully accepting that candidate Lee was lacking and the party’s strategy was absent will the path to victory become clear.”

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