President Lee: Abstaining from Vote Aids 'Them'

President Lee Jae-myung has strongly encouraged citizens to exercise their right to vote, asserting that abstaining from voting is not a neutral act but rather a form of support for detrimental forces. He conveyed this message on the second day of early voting for the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections.

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To give up voting is like giving up on your own future and that of your family.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, titled 'Let's Vote,' President Lee declared, 'Voting is the lifeline of democracy.' He further elaborated, 'To give up voting is like giving up on your own future and that of your family.' His remarks aim to galvanize voter turnout by framing participation as essential for personal and collective well-being.

President Lee stressed the significance of each vote, stating, 'Giving up on voting is not neutrality; it is siding with those who harm my life and community.' This framing positions non-participation as an active endorsement of negative influences, urging citizens to consider the broader implications of their decision.

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Voting is the lifeline of democracy.

Earlier, President Lee and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung participated in early voting themselves. They cast their ballots at a resident center in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, demonstrating their commitment to the electoral process.

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Giving up on voting is not neutrality; it is siding with those who harm my life and community.