The Democratic Party held the launch ceremony for its National Normalization Election Committee on May 10, aiming to secure victories in the June 3 local elections and the National Assembly by-elections. The committee plans to support the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration by overcoming insurrection and reclaiming local power.
During the ceremony at the National Assembly, Jung Cheong-rae, the party leader, stated, "The election is just 24 days away. We are beginning our journey to fulfill our historical mission."
Jung will serve as the overall head of the committee, which includes Han Byeong-do, floor leader; Lee Si-jong, former governor of North Chungcheong Province; Ahn Seon-ha, a consultant for the World Health Organization; Geum Hee-jeong, a surgeon and citizen of Daegu; and Lee Bon-ah, a naturalized Korean from Myanmar and advisor to the Democratic Peace and Unification Advisory Council, as co-chairs.
According to the committee, Lee is the only three-term metropolitan mayor from the Democratic Party, while Ahn is a multi-talented expert with experience in AI, climate, health, and gender issues. Geum will represent the voices of the Yeongnam region and TK (Daegu and Gyeongbuk), while Lee will convey diverse opinions from women, youth, and multicultural communities.
Jung emphasized, "The answer is always found in the field," and noted that this election committee is designed to be closely connected to the public, allowing for quicker engagement. He mentioned that the central committee is composed of individuals who can represent various voices, while influential figures are assigned to local areas. "The central committee is streamlined, while the local teams are robust," Jung added.
He assessed that South Korea currently stands at a crossroads, deciding whether to move forward from the wounds of insurrection or regress into the past. He characterized the People Power Party as "arrogant individuals dreaming of insurrection again through the Yoon Again nominations" and called for their judgment.
Jung also sought to rally support from the party's base, stating, "This is a golden opportunity to complete the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration and achieve balanced national development." He noted that with the KOSPI surpassing 7,000, South Korea is on the path to normalization, and local governments must unite to realize regional-led growth.
He concluded, "Let us fulfill the dream of a prosperous South Korea. If we unite as one team, there is nothing we cannot achieve," asserting that a victory for the Democratic Party is a victory for the Lee Jae-myung administration and the people.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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