Introduction
On July 20, 2024, Lee Jae-myung emerged as the dominant winner in the Democratic Party of Korea's (DPK) first party member vote with a staggering 82.5% support. This result reaffirmed Lee's strong support base, while Jung Bong-ju secured the top spot in the Supreme Council election. In this blog post, we will delve into Lee Jae-myung's victory, the performance of other Supreme Council candidates, and highlight their political visions through their speeches.
Lee Jae-myung's Overwhelming Victory
In the DPK National Party Convention held at Halla Gymnasium in Jeju, Lee Jae-myung received 4,842 out of 5,869 votes from party members, securing 82.50% of the total vote. This surpasses his 77.77% vote share from the 2022 National Delegate Convention, further solidifying his political position. Lee emphasized his focus on addressing the public's everyday issues, stating, "The economy grows in a stable environment with rationality and fairness. Hence, democracy is the economy, and peace is sustenance." This reiterates his commitment to solving the nation's living problems through his 'meok-sanism' (meoksanism).
Challenges from Kim Du-kwan and Kim Ji-soo
Kim Du-kwan came in second with 15.01% of the vote, while Kim Ji-soo garnered 2.49%, finishing third. In his speech, Kim Du-kwan emphasized the importance of internal democracy within the party, warning against the erosion of diversity, dynamism, and the democratic DNA of figures like Kim Dae-jung and Roh Moo-hyun. He criticized the party's constitution and rules exception clause that allows the party leader to remain in position up to a year before the presidential election, suggesting it was tailored for specific individuals.
Youth candidate Kim Ji-soo highlighted the importance of expanding the party's reach and creating a dynamic Democratic Party. He stressed the necessity of winning the hearts of future generations, who desire more opportunities, and urged the party to stand alongside them.
Supreme Council Election Results
In the Supreme Council election, Jung Bong-ju topped the list with 19.06% of the vote, followed by Jeon Hyun-hee with 15.78%. Kim Min-seok (13.18%), Kim Byung-joo (13.08%), and Han Jun-ho (12.09%) also made it to the council. Lee Eon-joo (12.00%), Kang Seon-woo (7.81%), and Min Hyung-bae (7.01%) did not secure seats in the first round. Jung Bong-ju demonstrated strong leadership, solidifying his position as a key figure in the Supreme Council.
Conclusion
The first party member vote of the Democratic Party of Korea reaffirmed Lee Jae-myung's robust support base. Additionally, Jung Bong-ju's lead in the Supreme Council election strengthened his political standing. Through this convention, each candidate clarified their political visions, delivering significant messages to party members and the public. The future trajectory of the Democratic Party of Korea looks promising and full of potential.
Summary
On July 20, 2024, Lee Jae-myung secured 82.5% of the vote in the first party member vote of the Democratic Party of Korea. Jung Bong-ju led the Supreme Council election with 19.06%. This outcome reaffirmed Lee's strong support base and showcased the candidates' political visions in an important moment for the party.
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