Democratic Party of Korea Marks 70th Anniversary: "Join Forces for a New Leap Forward for the Republic of Korea"

On September 19, President Lee Jaemyung delivered a congratulatory message at the 70th anniversary ceremony of the Democratic Party of Korea, urging, "I ask all party members to join forces with the people on the path to restoring livelihoods, achieving economic growth, and ensuring a new leap forward for the Republic of Korea."

The President's congratulatory remarks were read by Kang Hoonshik, Chief Presidential Secretary, who attended the "With the People, With the Party Members, Democracy 70" event held in the main conference hall of the National Assembly Members' Office Building on September 19. President Lee pledged, "The government of national sovereignty will faithfully carry out the will of the people, and we will continue to protect democracy and strive even harder to realize full popular sovereignty."

Jeong Cheongrae, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is delivering a congratulatory speech at the 70th anniversary founding ceremony "With the People, With the Party Members, Democracy 70" held at the National Assembly Members' Office Building on the 19th. 2025.9.19 Photo by Kim Hyunmin

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Kwon Nogap, Chairman of the Kim Daejung Foundation and co-chairman of the 70th Anniversary Party Foundation Promotion Committee, said, "Let us unite closely around President Lee, support the smooth management of state affairs, and help him be remembered as an outstanding president."

Jeong Cheongrae, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated, "The 70-year history of the Democratic Party has always stood with the conscience in action and awakened citizens," adding, "Let us create a 100-year history of the Democratic Party that breathes alongside the people and party members." He also promised, "We will establish an era of party member sovereignty to match this era of popular sovereignty." Jeong further remarked, "There are forces attempting to divide and pit the people against each other with false and manipulated information," and emphasized, "Together with the people and party members, we can surely prevail."

Jeong Cheongrae, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, and Kwon Nogap, co-chairman of the 70th Anniversary Party Foundation Promotion Committee, along with the standing advisory group, are observing a moment of silence at the 70th Anniversary Party Foundation Ceremony "With the People, With the Party Members, Democracy 70" held at the National Assembly Members' Office Building on September 19, 2025. Photo by Kim Hyunmin

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The Democratic Party of Korea traces its origins to the Democratic Party founded by Shin Ikhee on September 18, 1955, in opposition to former President Syngman Rhee's 4·5 Amendment, with anti-dictatorship at the forefront. Since then, the Democratic Party has experienced the twists and turns of Korean political history, undergoing splits and realignments under the banners of anti-dictatorship and democratization, evolving through the New Democratic Party, Peace Democratic Party, National Congress for New Politics, Millennium Democratic Party, Uri Party, United Democratic Party, and New Politics Alliance for Democracy, before adopting its current name, the Democratic Party of Korea. The anniversary ceremony was attended by the party leadership, Chairman Kwon, Song Chunhan, co-chairman of the 70th Anniversary Party Foundation Promotion Committee, former National Assembly Speakers Kim Wonki, Lim Chaejung, Moon Heesang, Kim Jinpyo, and former party leader Lee Haechan, among others.

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