Candidates in the Democratic Party of Korea presidential primary appealed for support on the 27th at the joint rally in the capital area, Gangwon, and Jeju, the last location of the nationwide primary, emphasizing 'integration' and 'Democratic Party one team.'

Lee Jae-myung (from left), Kim Kyeong-soo, and Kim Dong-yeon, candidates for the Democratic Party of Korea presidential primary, are taking commemorative photos at the event titled 'Election of the Candidates for the 21st Presidential Election in the Capital Region, Gangwon, and Jeju, as well as the Final Candidate Selection' held at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province on Jun. 27. /Yonhap News

Candidate Lee Jae-myung was the first to take the stage at the joint rally for selecting the Democratic Party of Korea's candidate for the 21st presidential election held at KINTEX in Ilsan, Goyang, in the afternoon of that day, claiming to be a 'capable and prepared president.' He stated, 'I will definitely create a strong economic, military, and cultural nation, a strong democracy, and a nation of happiness for the people through integration that transcends differences.'

Lee noted, 'Having experienced how one supreme public official can ruin a country, I will show how one supreme public official can create a 'world of hope' through practice and results,' and emphasized that 'We will maximize our potential through integration that transcends differences from a practical perspective for the people and the country.'

Lee Jae-myung, a candidate for the Democratic Party of Korea presidential primary, is greeting after concluding his speech at the joint presentation held in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province at KINTEX on Jun. 27. /News1

Highlighting his experience as the mayor of Seongnam and governor of Gyeonggi Province, he expressed, 'Just as I made Seongnam the standard of Gyeonggi Province and Gyeonggi Province the standard of South Korea, I will make South Korea the world standard.' He further stated, 'The only criteria of a Lee Jae-myung government will be the people, livelihood, and South Korea.'

Kim Kyeong-soo, a candidate for the Democratic Party of Korea presidential primary, is delivering a speech at the event titled 'Election of the Candidates for the 21st Presidential Election in the Capital Region, Gangwon, and Jeju, as well as the Final Candidate Selection' held at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province on Jun. 27. /Yonhap News

Candidate Kim Kyeong-soo, who promised a 'megacity republic,' said, 'I will surely create an overwhelming change of regime centered around the Democratic Party's presidential candidate to be elected today,' while reiterating the emphasis on 'Democratic Party one team.'

Kim stated, 'I will operate the government together with democratic forces,' adding, 'The five megacities and the three special autonomous cities, including Gangwon and Jeju, will become South Korea's new growth engines,' and remarked, 'I will take responsibility to create the megacity republic together.'

Kim Dong-yeon, a candidate for the Democratic Party of Korea presidential primary, is attending the joint presentation event in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province at KINTEX on Jun. 27, where he is delivering a speech. /News1

Candidate Kim Dong-yeon, who faced off against Lee in issues such as tax increases and constitutional amendments, introduced himself as 'someone who will share fate with the Democratic Party' and stated, 'From today, let's unite even more like the Democratic Party.' He added, 'No matter who becomes the presidential candidate, let's gather more strength for an overwhelming change of regime,' vowing, 'I will do my best for the success of the fourth democratic government. I will fight against the economic crisis and win without fail.'

Kim remarked, 'Let's part ways with the divisive and exclusionary rhetoric like pro-Moon, anti-Moon, and watermelon factions. We are all one under the name of the Democratic Party,' stating, 'The alliance of different colors that cooperates and collaborates is the new path of democracy we must pursue.'

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