"Will Unite More to Prepare Well for the Election"
Visit by Kwon Yang-sook to Yeosang, Attendance by Former Prime Minister Jeong Seye-gun
Lunch with Moon after Visiting Gadeokdo, Busan on the 2nd
Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, visited Bongha Village in Gimhae, Gyeongnam, on the afternoon of the 1st to pay respects at the grave of the late former President Roh Moo-hyun.
Leader Lee, along with floor leader Hong Ik-pyo and other Democratic Party leadership, laid flowers at the grave site and then observed a moment of silence in front of the large rock where former President Roh rests. He then wrote in the guestbook, "I will surely create a world where people live together, with awakened citizens, a world where people live, and a world without unfairness and privileges."
Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, and the party leadership are leaving a guestbook after paying respects at the grave of the late former President Roh Moo-hyun in Bongha Village, Jinyeong-eup, Gimhae-si, Gyeongnam, on the afternoon of January 1, the first day of the new year. 2024.1.1 [Image source=Yonhap News]
After the visit, Leader Lee and the leadership paid a courtesy call on Kwon Yang-sook, the wife of former President Roh. Former Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun, who serves as chairman of the Roh Moo-hyun Foundation, Roh’s son Geon-ho, son-in-law lawyer Kwak Sang-eon, and Supreme Council members were also present.
Ms. Kwon told Leader Lee, "Where is a tree that grows tall without shaking until it becomes a great tree? It is painful at the end of shaking, but I believe that through that process, one is trained and gains wisdom. If everything were easy, how would wisdom be born?" Chief spokesperson Kwon Chil-seung conveyed this to reporters, adding that she urged him to take care of his health. In response, Leader Lee expressed gratitude, saying, "We will work even harder to prepare well for the upcoming election and unite more."
Before moving to Gimhae, Gyeongnam, Leader Lee and the leadership visited the National Seoul National Cemetery, where they laid flowers and paid respects at the Memorial Tower, then visited the grave of former President Kim Dae-jung. Leader Lee wrote in the guestbook, "We will never forget the noble sacrifice of the patriotic spirits."
Earlier that day, Leader Lee attended the New Year greeting event held at the central party office in Yeouido, Seoul, marking his first official schedule of the new year. In his greeting, he said, "When people think of politics, they think politicians gather to make plans, negotiate, and lead, but I do not think so. Politics seems to be done by politicians, but ultimately it is done by the people. All power must be directed solely toward the people." He also emphasized, "The role of politics is to overcome difficult situations when circumstances are tough. When prices rise, politics must strive to prevent price increases or take measures so that the people can adapt to the increased prices."
On the 2nd, Leader Lee plans to visit the site of the new airport in Gadeokdo, Busan, to deliver messages related to Busan’s local issues, and then visit Pyeongsan Village in Yangsan, Gyeongnam, to have lunch with former President Moon Jae-in.
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