[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung and Rep. Lee Nak-yeon, who declared his candidacy for the Democratic Party leadership, will meet on the 30th.
Both are ranked first and second with support rates in the 20% range in the next presidential candidate preference survey, drawing extraordinary attention to this meeting.
The meeting was arranged when candidate Lee Nak-yeon visited the Gyeonggi Provincial Council and requested a meeting with Governor Lee Jae-myung.
They will both give remarks in the reception room at 11:20 a.m. and then move to the office for a private meeting.
Earlier, Democratic Party candidate Kim Boo-kyum met with Governor Lee on the 27th.
At that time, Governor Lee said, "It seems to be the path President Roh Moo-hyun wanted to take. I hope you carry out that dream well," offering his support.
In response, candidate Kim Boo-kyum said, "Thank you for continuing to nurture seeds of hope for the people and residents who are struggling due to COVID-19."
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