The Justice Innovation Party appealed for voter support on June 2, one day before the local elections, urging citizens to vote for its candidates to uphold the efforts and values of the democratic camp. The party also called for a decisive judgment against the conservative People Power Party and others, emphasizing the need to prevent illegal martial law.
Lee Hae-min, the party's secretary-general, addressed reporters at the National Assembly, stating, "In just a few hours, the official campaigning for the local elections and the National Assembly by-elections will conclude at midnight. During this critical and urgent time, all of our candidates and party members are igniting their final efforts in a 63-hour blue relay across the nation."
On June 1, Lee noted that the party's candidates were earnestly greeting citizens despite heavy rain, urging them to vote for candidate No. 3, the Justice Innovation Party, to protect their efforts and values. He emphasized, "You can mark candidate No. 3 and then vote for the democratic camp candidates."
Lee argued that the local elections are an opportunity to hold accountable the People Power Party and other conservative factions that have claimed illegal martial law and fraudulent elections.
"There are still forces that trample on democracy by mobilizing the military simply because they do not like the results, spreading extreme conspiracy theories that deny election outcomes," he said, referring to candidates Oh Se-hoon and Yoo Yi-dong from the People Power Party, as well as independent candidate Han Dong-hoon and Hwang Kyo-ahn from the Liberty Korea Party, who he claimed are not free from the failures of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration.
He added, "The true judges of these candidates are the citizens. I earnestly request that you decisively judge them through your votes tomorrow, with a heartfelt desire to prevent illegal martial law."
Additionally, Lee reiterated his call for support for candidate Justice in the key battleground of Pyeongtaek, which has long been marginalized in the political landscape.
"Pyeongtaek has been pushed back in the political interests for a long time and has faced reverse discrimination," he said. "It has potential but has not seen any growth. To develop Pyeongtaek, we need a significant political figure."
He concluded, "Justice is a person who can truly change the future of Pyeongtaek. If Justice is elected, Pyeongtaek will grow. He can be the strongest and only bridge to unite the divided democratic camp. I urge everyone to come out to the polls tomorrow and show the power of the people."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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