[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate (current Governor of Gyeonggi Province), is scheduled to meet with former Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon, his primary rival, on the afternoon of the 24th.
Lee's open campaign team stated, "The two will meet at a teahouse in Jongno-gu, Seoul, to discuss cooperation plans for the success of the Moon Jae-in administration and the reestablishment of the government."
Attention is focused on whether this meeting will reconcile the conflicts between the two that arose during the primary process. Former leader Lee has remained out of the public eye for about two weeks following his campaign disbandment ceremony.
Whether former leader Lee will participate in the campaign committee is also expected to be a key point of interest. Lee Jae-myung plans to resign from his governor position on the 25th and begin his full-scale presidential campaign. If former leader Lee accepts the role of co-chairman of the campaign committee, the party-level campaign launch will accelerate.
If the meeting between the two proceeds smoothly, Lee Jae-myung’s schedule to meet President Moon Jae-in as the ruling party candidate could be moved up. Afterwards, Lee will embark on a nationwide "Livelihood Tour."
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