President Lee Jae-myung noted on the 2nd, ahead of the election of the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, "The Democratic Party is strongest when united as one," and said, "From this moment on, let us move forward unflinchingly toward a country where the people are the owners, and a Republic of Korea where the people are happy, centered around the new leadership."
On this day, President Lee delivered this message through a video congratulatory address at the second temporary national party member convention of the Democratic Party held at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province.
President Lee said, "I would like to extend my congratulations to the new party leader and leadership that will soon be inaugurated," and recalled, "About a year ago, I was also here with you, comrades. I promised to gather the strength of the people and party members to recover growth and create a hope-filled nation and a Republic of Korea that is jumping again."
He further stated, "I believe the Democratic Party will work as a one team to fulfill the mission entrusted by the people and history."
Emphasizing the importance of a one team approach again, President Lee remarked, "At that time, we will be able to wisely navigate through the waves of crisis faced by the Republic of Korea and our people to create a new hope-filled nation."
He added, "I do not forget for a moment the people's stern command to create a nation that grows and leaps again, a country where we live well together," and asserted, "I will faithfully carry out my duties as the 21st President of the Republic of Korea, trusting the new leadership and party comrades."