Pledge to End Insurrection, Restore Livelihoods, and Achieve National Unity
"Responding to Gwangju's Support with a Special Sense of Responsibility"
With Lee Jae Myung of the Democratic Party confirmed as the 21st president, the Democratic Party's Gwangju Election Committee stated, "We deeply thank the citizens of Gwangju for their great choice."
Lee Jae Myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate who is expected to be elected as the 21st president, is giving a speech at the National Vote Counting Broadcast event hosted by the party near the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul on the 4th. Photo by Yonhap News
On the 4th, the Gwangju Election Committee released a statement titled "Words of Gratitude," saying, "Since the declaration of martial law on December 3 last year, Korean society has endured a dark period across politics, the economy, and society for six months. However, the people took to the streets and ushered in a new dawn. As a result, today we are witnessing a historic moment."
The committee continued, "Lee Jae Myung's victory is the result of the passionate support and desire for change from the citizens of Gwangju and the Korean people. In particular, the overwhelming trust shown in the city of justice, Gwangju, demonstrates that the spirit of the 5·18 Democratization Movement is still alive today."
The committee stated, "Gwangju has always illuminated the path of democracy. Now, it will play a leading role in creating a new Republic of Korea."
The Lee Jae Myung administration outlined three core national tasks: 'Ending insurrection,' 'Restoring livelihoods and achieving economic growth,' and 'National unity and conflict resolution.' The government pledged to make fairness and justice, public welfare, and unity its core values, vowing to realize "a nation where no one is excluded and a government the people can trust."
The committee also reaffirmed its regional commitments. Regarding Gwangju and the Honam region, it emphasized, "We will respond with a special sense of responsibility so that the area can become a model for balanced regional development, through initiatives such as the AI National Pilot City, the establishment of a gateway airport in the southwest following the relocation of the military airport, fostering the mobility industry, promoting Asia Culture Center City 3.0, and expanding youth employment."
The Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jaemyung, who is expected to be elected as the 21st president, and his wife Kim Hyekyung attended the National Vote Counting Broadcast event hosted by the party near the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul on the 4th, greeting the citizens. Photo by Yonhap News
Finally, the committee said, "Now is the time for everyone to come together, moving beyond victory or defeat. Let us move forward with unity, not division, and with cooperation, not conflict. We ask Gwangju to lead the way on this path."
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