Democratic Party's Lee Eon-ju resigns from Supreme Council, citing reliance on leader's support

Lee Eon-ju, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced her resignation from the Supreme Council on March 8, stating that the party has become too dependent on the support of Lee Jae-myung and has failed to offer a clear vision for the future. She expressed regret for not fulfilling her role adequately and accepted responsibility for the party's performance in the recent local elections.

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I will humbly accept the warning and criticism sent by the people.

"The warning and criticism sent by the people cannot be taken lightly," Lee wrote on Facebook. She noted that despite achieving considerable results nationwide, the party failed to gain sufficient support in key battlegrounds, including Seoul and the surrounding metropolitan area. Lee specifically pointed to the defection of centrist voters and young people in their 20s and 30s as a significant concern for both the party and government policies.

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I will step down from the Democratic Party's Supreme Council today and return as a regular member.

Lee emphasized that the party should have entered the lives of ordinary people, listened to their concerns, and proposed tailored solutions for each region. She stated that the shift in public sentiment observed in major areas of the capital region, along with the alienation of the center and youth demographics, demands serious consideration.

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I feel sorry for not fulfilling my role and I take full responsibility.

Despite stepping down from her party position, Lee pledged to continue contributing to the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration, the innovation of the Democratic Party, and the future of South Korea. She vowed to do her best in a supportive role, akin to a soldier fighting without rank.

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Above all, our party relied solely on the president's approval rating, failing to sufficiently present strategies and visions that align with regional sentiments.