21st Presidential Election Campaign Committee Launch Ceremony
"June 3, the Day Korea Is Reborn"
On April 30, Lee Jae Myung, the Democratic Party of Korea's presidential pre-candidate, and the election committee chairpersons held the launch ceremony for the 21st presidential election campaign committee, reaffirming their determination for victory and a change of government.
At the launch ceremony of the Democratic Party of Korea's 21st presidential election 'Real Republic of Korea' Central Election Countermeasures Committee, held that afternoon at the National Assembly Members' Office Building, candidate Lee stated, "I will create a real Republic of Korea together with the people," adding, "I will make sure to realize a country where every citizen can enjoy hope and happiness." He emphasized, "This election is a historic moment that embodies the aspirations of the people," and declared, "With an overwhelming change of government, I will put an end to rebellion."
The election committee chairpersons also expressed their respective roles and resolutions. Yoon Yeo Jun, the senior general election committee chairperson and considered the 'elder statesman' of the campaign, stressed, "Although I lack experience, I will do my utmost." Park Chan Dae, standing election committee chairperson, stated, "June 3 will be the day when the Republic of Korea is reborn," and pledged, "We will surely create a world together with the people." Kang Kum Sil, another general election committee chairperson, also appealed, "Right now, the people are watching the election with a sense of desperation," and urged, "Let us all join forces to achieve victory for the people."
On April 30, 2025, at the National Assembly Members' Office Building in Yeouido, Seoul, Lee Jae Myung, the Democratic Party's 21st presidential candidate, and the central election committee chairpersons wore campaign jumpers and shouted "Fighting" at the launch ceremony of the 'Real Republic of Korea' central election committee. Photo by Kim Hyun Min
Jeong Eun Kyung, former Commissioner of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency and now general election committee chairperson, said, "I was extremely angry to see the economy and democracy, which the people have built up with great difficulty over a long period, being destroyed. Though my strength is small, I will work hard together with everyone." Kim Boo Kyum, another election committee chairperson, also said, "National unity and economic recovery are urgent tasks," and called on everyone to "join forces and achieve victory."
Kim Dong Myung, president of the Federation of Korean Trade Unions and now general election committee chairperson, pledged, "I will create a country where workers and the people win together." Kim Kyung Soo, who competed with Lee in the primary and is now a committee chairperson, stated, "Candidate Lee Jae Myung's dream is the dream of all the people," and promised, "I will do my utmost to solve the problems facing youth and regional extinction."
The joint election committee chairpersons also emphasized communication and unity with the people. Lee Seok Yeon stated, "Our society is now experiencing a rapid collapse of communal solidarity. Both the bonds of solidarity and the ties of fellowship are breaking down," and asserted, "I believe it is time to urgently restore a spirit of community, based on tolerance and truth, as a constitutional value. I am confident that candidate Lee has the capacity to accomplish this."
At the launch ceremony, 'listening' was highlighted as the core concept of the presidential campaign. The committee reaffirmed its commitment to focus the campaign on listening to the diverse voices of the people, with an emphasis on livelihood and on-the-ground engagement.
On April 30, 2025, at the National Assembly Members' Office Building in Yeouido, Seoul, during the launch ceremony of the Democratic Party of Korea's 21st presidential election 'Real Korea' Central Election Countermeasures Committee, presidential candidate Lee Jae Myung and standing general election committee chairmen Yoon Yeo Jun and Park Chan Dae performed a 'listening performance' symbolizing their commitment to listen to the voices of the people. Photo by Kim Hyun Min
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