Lee Jun-seok, the Reform Party presidential candidate, noted on the 27th, "We need a president with a global perspective in the science and engineering fields. I, Lee Jun-seok, am the right person," as he sent out 100,000 promotional materials for presidential candidates in the form of handwritten letters.
The candidate held an event on the same day at a campaign office in Gangnam, Seoul, titled "Event for inserting promotional materials to change politics by letter."
The candidate's team plans to send 100,000 promotional materials containing the candidate's handwritten letters primarily to heads of households aged 40 and older.
The candidate stated, "South Korea no longer has the luxury of wasting time," and added, "I will fundamentally redesign the nation based on logic and reason, science and efficiency."
He continued, "I will bring about a generational change in politics. Young leaders have appeared at turning points of confusion to change the course of history," mentioning examples of Emmanuel Macron in France, who came to power in his 30s and 40s, as well as former British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and David Cameron, and former U.S. Presidents Barack Obama and John F. Kennedy.
The candidate presented key pledges including ▲ introduction of a national responsibility system for mathematics education ▲ transfer of 30% of corporate tax from national tax to local government tax and self-adjustment ▲ 30% flexibility of minimum wage by region ▲ consolidation of 19 ministries into 13 ministries ▲ reduction of future generations' burdens through the abolition of populist excessive welfare.
After the event, the candidate spoke with reporters, stating, "The opportunities for candidates to sincerely convey their messages to voters during the election process are actually decreasing," and said, "I included the core messages I want to convey in this election in the letter. Half of it is filled with pledges. I believe the recipients will find it helpful for their choices."
Meanwhile, the candidate announced a pledge to protect teachers' rights, stating that the Education Office will directly represent teachers in lawsuits and will strengthen penalties for false reports against teachers.
The pledge includes strengthening the 'detention system,' which isolates problematic students from classrooms instead of corporal punishment, appointing student support coordinators in every school, and establishing study guidance rooms to separate problematic students.