President Lee urges unity, cooperation over political strife for 'non-substitutable' Korea

President Lee Jae-myung has urged for national unity, advocating for collaboration over divisive political infighting to forge a "non-substitutable" South Korea. Speaking at the first Eulji State Council meeting at the Blue House, the President stressed that political rivals should set aside differences and work together for the common good.

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Now is the time to join hands to create a non-substitutable Republic of Korea, rather than engaging in the utterly useless political strife that ignores the lives of the people.

"Now is the time to join hands to create a non-substitutable Republic of Korea, rather than engaging in the utterly useless political strife that ignores the lives of the people," President Lee stated. He emphasized that regardless of party, faction, or past competitive history, all political actors share a common responsibility as partners for the nation's future. "We must hold hands and move forward towards the future together, bearing this shared responsibility," he added.

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Regardless of party, faction, or past competitive history, all political actors share a common responsibility as partners for the nation's future.

The President's remarks come in the wake of the Democratic Party's national convention, where Kim Min-seok was elected as the new party leader. The convention was marked by internal disputes, including allegations of election interference and debates over party legitimacy, highlighting deep divisions within the party. President Lee's call for unity appears to acknowledge these internal challenges, positioning party integration as a top priority for the new leadership.

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When we start looking for differences, we drift apart endlessly. But when we start looking for similarities, we grow closer endlessly.

Acknowledging the coexistence of similarity and difference among people, President Lee remarked, "When we start looking for differences, we drift apart endlessly. But when we start looking for similarities, we grow closer endlessly." He urged all political circles, acting on behalf of citizens' rights, to cooperate closely for the improvement of people's lives, the continuous reform of injustice and abnormality, and the realization of a globally leading nation. He concluded by emphasizing that while opinions and conflicts may exist, all are part of a shared destiny to work towards a better life for the people and a brighter future for the nation.

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We must hold hands and move forward towards the future together, bearing this shared responsibility.