Jung Cheong-rae, leader of the Democratic Party, emphasized on June 11 that the party must unite around President Lee Jae-myung to support his administration. He highlighted the need for party solidarity and proposed that the government should establish sustainable strategies to build on its achievements, including the rise in the KOSPI index, the restoration of R&D budgets, and the goal of becoming a leading nation in artificial intelligence (AI).
Speaking at a forum marking the first anniversary of Lee's presidency, Jung stated, "The Lee Jae-myung administration is the most democratic and peaceful government, closely connected to the lives of the people. I assure you that the Democratic Party will firmly support the success of this government."
He added, "This government is not only a government for the people but also a government of the Democratic Party. We must rally around President Lee. I urge everyone to unite for the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration, just as we did during the emergency measures of December 3. We pledge to be one team, one voice."
Jung also noted the administration's accomplishments since Lee took office, including surpassing the KOSPI 8000 mark, restoring R&D budgets, and formulating national strategies to elevate Korea to a top-tier AI nation. He stressed the importance of continuing efforts for sustainable development to ensure the government's success.
He remarked, "President Lee has enhanced Korea's diplomatic standing through over 90 diplomatic engagements and opened a new era of communication with town hall meetings and live broadcasts of cabinet meetings. All of this is the result of the diligent work of this government. The key now is whether we can maintain sustainable change and development."
Jung concluded by outlining the government's four key objectives: becoming a leading industrial nation, strengthening global diplomacy and security, upholding norms and principles in international relations, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the citizens. He reiterated President Lee's commitment to doubling the pace of governance, stating, "If we put our heart into it, we can achieve results that the people can feel over the next four years, just as if they were eight years."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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