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In addition, Representative Nak-yeon Lee was elected as the new party leader of the Democratic Party. New CEO Nak-yeon Lee said: “We will make Korea a ‘first-class country where we live well together’, and lay the foundation for the success of Moon Jae-in’s administration and the re-creation of the regime.” .
Rep. Lee posted a 60.77% total vote rate at the Democratic Party Convention held on the 29th, beating former lawmakers Kim Bu-gyeom (21.37%) and Park Ju-min (17.85%). ). Consequently, Lee, who served as the first prime minister of the Moon Jae-in administration, is now the head of the ruling party with 176 seats and is responsible for the second half of the Moon Jae-in administration.
Representative Lee, who is in self-quarantine due to a new coronavirus infection (Corona 19), did not appear at the convention that day. Instead, he gave an acceptance speech via video link.
Representative Lee said, “The mission you’ve given me in this national crisis is clear.” △ Winning the Corona 19 War △ Protecting people’s lives △ Preparation after Corona 19 △ Integration policies △ Accelerating innovation, etc. did. CEO Lee said: “I will put all my abilities to faithfully carry out your orders.”
Regarding the reproliferation of Corona 19, CEO Lee said: “In order for the Democratic Party to effectively and systematically confront this war, the current National Committee on Disaster Recovery will be expanded and reorganized, and I will take over its chair.” . In particular, regarding the second disaster grant, Executive Director Lee said, “We will implement Chuseok public welfare measures that go beyond the conventional method.” “We will also discuss the issue of disaster subsidy.” In addition, regarding the establishment of a relationship with the future united party, Lee said: “I will make a ‘main agreement’ that gives concessions to the opposition party while maintaining the principles.” Said. In this sense, Lee requested that the four special committees, including those of emergency economy, balanced development, energy and low birth rate, be operated as soon as possible. Born in Gwangju, Jeollanam-do and a graduate of Seoul National University School of Law, CEO Lee entered the political world through the 16 general elections in 2000 after working as a reporter for Dong-A Ilbo. Later, he served as Secretary General of the Democratic Party, Governor of Jeonnam Province, and Prime Minister. Representative Lee’s term is until August 2022. However, if President Lee runs for the next presidential election, he will have to step down in March next year in accordance with the Party’s Constitutional Rules.
Meanwhile, in the highest committee election held together with the election of the party representative, Representative Jong-min Kim, Mayor Yeom Tae-young, and Representative Shin Dong-geun and Yang Hyang-ja were elected respectively.
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