The Democratic Party of Korea stated on July 1 that President Lee Jae-myung and former President Moon Jae-in reaffirmed their commitment to the success of the Democratic government during a luncheon meeting. The party pledged to unite as a strong team to support this effort.
Han Byung-do, the acting party leader, emphasized during a policy coordination meeting at the National Assembly on July 2 that both leaders expressed their determination to build a more capable Democratic government by inheriting the legacies of the Kim Dae-jung, Roh Moo-hyun, and Moon Jae-in administrations. He noted that Moon also expressed his support for the success of the Lee administration and pledged to contribute to South Korea's significant leap forward. "The Democratic Party will also unite as a stronger team to firmly back this government's policies," Han said.
Cheon Jun-ho, the party's deputy floor leader, remarked that Moon had established South Korea as a model nation in pandemic response. He added that President Lee has transformed the country into the world's fastest-growing economy. "As both leaders mentioned, we will do our utmost to ensure the success of this government based on party unity and to serve as a president for all," he stated.
Park Sang-hyuk, a party lawmaker, also addressed the recent controversies surrounding factional conflicts within the party, stating, "The meeting and the image of the two leaders clearly demonstrated what is truly important."
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