On Easter, Lee Jae Myung Says, "Jesus Overcame Suffering and Despair... Politics Is No Different"

"When We Do Not Give Up on Challenges, a New Spring Will Come"

Lee Jae Myung, former leader of the Democratic Party and current presidential primary candidate, stated on April 20, Easter Sunday, "Jesus endured unbearable suffering and moments of deep despair, yet never lost faith until the end. Because of this, He overcame death and achieved the miracle of resurrection. The path that politics must take is no different."

Lee Jae Myung, former Democratic Party leader and presidential primary candidate, attended an Easter service at Byeongyeong Church, Ulsan's first Protestant church, on the 20th to celebrate Easter. Photo by Lee Jae Myung Camp

On the morning of April 20, Lee made this statement through Facebook, saying, "The glory of (Jesus’s) resurrection did not come automatically."

He said, "When politics endures hardship for the people and does not give up on challenges, a new spring can come. I will become a public servant who restores people’s livelihoods through sacrifice and dedication, and brings hope to the citizens."

He added, "Let us use sacrifice and dedication to restore people’s livelihoods and bring hope to the citizens, making Korea a nation that leads the world. Let us share in the joy of resurrection and embrace our hopes for a true Korea."

Meanwhile, on the morning of April 20, Lee attended an Easter service at Byeongyeong Church, Ulsan’s first Protestant church.

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