The Democratic Party held the launch ceremony for its National Normalization Campaign Committee on May 10, aiming to secure victories in the June 3 local elections and National Assembly by-elections. The committee's goal is to support the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration by overcoming insurrection and reclaiming local power.
At the ceremony in the National Assembly, Jung Cheong-rae, the party leader, stated, "The election is just 24 days away. We are beginning the journey of the campaign committee to fulfill our historical mission."
Jung will serve as the overall chair of the committee, which includes Han Byeong-do, the floor leader, as well as co-chairs Lee Si-jong, former governor of Chungbuk, Ahn Seon-ha, a World Health Organization advisor, Geum Hee-jeong, a surgeon and citizen of Daegu, and Lee Bon-ah, a naturalized Korean and advisor to the National Unification Advisory Council from Myanmar.
According to the committee, Lee Si-jong is the only three-term mayor among the Democratic Party's leaders, while Ahn is a versatile expert with experience in AI, climate, health, and gender issues. Geum will represent the voices of the Yeongnam region and TK (Daegu and Gyeongbuk), while Lee will convey diverse opinions from women, youth, and multicultural communities.
Jung emphasized, "The answer is always found in the field," explaining that this election campaign is designed to be closely connected to the public. He noted that the central campaign committee is composed of individuals who can represent various voices, while influential figures are assigned to local areas. Jung stated, "The central committee is streamlined, while the local presence is robust."
He assessed that South Korea stands at a crossroads, determining whether to move forward from the wounds of insurrection or regress into the past. He characterized the People Power Party as "arrogant individuals dreaming of insurrection again through Yoon Again nominations" and called for their judgment.
Jung also rallied support among the party's base, declaring, "This is a golden opportunity to complete the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration and achieve balanced national development." He added that with the KOSPI index surpassing 7,000, South Korea is on the path to normalization, and local governments must unite to realize growth led by local initiatives.
He concluded, "Let us realize the dream of a prosperous South Korea. If we unite as one team, there is nothing we cannot achieve," asserting that a victory for the Democratic Party is a victory for the Lee Jae-myung administration and the people.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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