100 Buddhist Believers from Gwangju and Jeonnam Declare Support for Lee Jae Myung

Press Conference at Gwangju City Council... "For a Better Republic of Korea"
"The Only Candidate to Overcome National Crisis and Achieve National Unity"
Heads of Major Temple and Branch Buddhist Congregations Participate

Over 100 Buddhist believers, including heads of major temple congregations from Gwangju and Jeonnam, held a press conference at the Gwangju City Council on the 14th to declare their support for Lee Jae Myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party. Photo by Lee Gae Ho's office

On May 14, over 100 Buddhist believers, mainly heads of major temple congregations from Gwangju and Jeonnam, held a press conference at the Gwangju City Council to declare their support for Lee Jae Myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party.

In their statement of support, they said, "Lee Jae Myung is the only candidate who can overcome the national crisis, achieve national unity, and build a better Republic of Korea." They also stated, "This presidential election is not simply about choosing the next president of Korea. It is a crucial election to end the national turmoil triggered by last year's martial law, restore the lives of people devastated by the crisis, and select a leader who will open a future of unity and hope for Korea."

They emphasized, "As history has proven, we have united as a nation-protecting Buddhism to overcome national crises. Even amid the hardships and adversity of the present, we earnestly hope that the aspiration of Maitreya faith to open a better future will be realized in this presidential election."

They further stated, "We have no doubt that candidate Lee Jae Myung will realize the aspiration of Maitreya faith by practicing politics of altruism and compassion, overcoming this unprecedented national crisis, and opening the future of Korea through true national unity." They added, "We hope he will be elected with overwhelming public support on June 3."

Meanwhile, the press conference was attended by Lee Gae Ho, Chairman of the Kkumsanism Committee of the Democratic Party's election campaign, as well as lawmaker Jeon Jin Sook, Gwangju City Council member Lim Mi Ran, Buk-gu Gwangju Council member Jeong Dal Seong, and Lee Jae Ho, CEO of Munhwajae TV.

In addition, Buddhist representatives who directly participated in supporting Lee Jae Myung or agreed to sign included Kim Gwang Tae, head of the Baekyangsa temple congregation of the Jogye Order's four main temples in Gwangju and Jeonnam, Jang Gil Seon, head of the Hwaeomsa congregation, Lee Kyung Yeon, head of the Songgwangsa congregation, Baek Jong Nam, head of the Daeheungsa congregation, as well as heads and members of branch temple congregations from various regions.