Lee An-joo, a member of the Democratic Party's Supreme Council, announced her resignation in response to the results of the June 3 local elections. She criticized the party leadership for relying solely on presidential approval ratings rather than presenting strategies that align with public sentiment.
In a Facebook post on the morning of June 8, Lee stated, "Facing the results of this local election, I feel a heavy sense of responsibility as a member of the Democratic Party's Supreme Council. Therefore, I intend to step down from my position today and return to being a regular party member. I sincerely apologize for not fulfilling my role in this outcome."
She added, "Although I am stepping down from my party position, I will dedicate myself to supporting the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration, the reform of the Democratic Party, and the future of South Korea. I will strive to listen more closely to the voices of the people and work towards regaining the public's trust in our party."
Lee also pointed out that the party's reliance on President Lee Jae-myung's approval ratings led to insufficient support in key battlegrounds, including Seoul and the metropolitan area.
"Our party failed to present adequate strategies and visions that resonate with regional sentiments, as we depended solely on the president's approval ratings," she said. "We should have engaged more with the public, listened to their voices, and proposed solutions tailored to local characteristics. The loss of support from the centrist and younger demographics, as evidenced in the metropolitan area, must be taken seriously."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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