Lee Jae-myung, former leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, will announce his candidacy for the presidential election via video on the 10th.
Kwon Hyeok-ki, Deputy Minister of the Democratic Party of Korea, told reporters at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 9th, "On the 10th at 10 a.m., former leader Lee will publicly announce his candidacy through a video message."
Kwon noted, "The video will contain former leader Lee's determination and resolve to run for president."
After announcing his candidacy via video on the 10th, former leader Lee plans to hold a press conference on the 11th at the National Assembly to present his vision and camp appointments.
Kwon said, "We chose the National Assembly as a symbolic place to respect the Assembly, the hall of the people, and to emphasize cooperation among parties and communication with the press."