Lee Jae-myung, the candidate of the liberal Democratic Party, attends a press conference at a church in Seongnam, south of Seoul, on June 2, 2025, to appeal to the public for support on the eve of the presidential election. (Image courtesy of Yonhap)
SEOUL, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung said Monday revitalizing the nation’s sluggish economy and improving people’s livelihoods would be his top priority if he is elected.
Lee made the remark during a press conference on his campaign stop in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, stressing that improving people’s livelihoods is currently the most critical issue.
“There are numerous areas that need reform, but restoring the economy and people’s livelihoods is more urgent than reform at the moment,” he said in response to a question about his plans for judicial reform.
When asked how he would handle relations with U.S. President Donald Trump amid ongoing trade negotiations, Lee highlighted the importance of prioritizing national interest.
“Whether it’s a security crisis or an economic crisis, we must pursue pragmatic negotiations and policies that put the interests of our people first,” he said.
Lee is widely seen as the front-runner for the June 3 presidential election.
(Yonhap)
