Democratic Party leader calls for unity for President Lee's success

Democratic Party leader Jeong Cheong-rae called for party unity to ensure the success of President Lee Jae-myung's administration, following recent local and by-election results. Addressing a party meeting, Jeong acknowledged the mixed public and party responses to the outcomes, urging members to internalize both praise and criticism.

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We must move forward with one heart and one mind for the success of the Lee Jae-myung government.

"We must move forward with one heart and one mind for the success of the Lee Jae-myung government," Jeong stated, emphasizing the need for the party, government, and presidential office to operate as a unified team with a single voice, just as they have done previously.

He likened the party's need for unity to the sea embracing rivers, suggesting that a broader and deeper perspective is necessary to accept differences and work together. "With a sea-like heart, we must acknowledge our differences and all unite," he said.

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With a sea-like heart, we must acknowledge our differences and all unite.

To objectively assess the recent election results, Jeong announced plans to establish an evaluation committee and publish a white paper. "We decided to form an evaluation committee and publish a white paper," he explained, noting that the committee would comprise both internal party members and external experts to ensure a balanced perspective.

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We decided to form an evaluation committee and publish a white paper.