Lee Eonju Resigns as Supreme Council Member, Accepts Full Responsibility for Local Election Results

"Democratic Party Relied Solely on President's Approval Ratings"
"Departure of Centrists and the 2030 Generation Must Be Taken Seriously"

Lee Eonju, Supreme Council Member of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced her resignation from the Supreme Council, taking full responsibility as a member of the leadership for the results of the June 3 nationwide local elections.

On June 8, Lee wrote on her social media, "I sincerely apologize for not fulfilling my role regarding the (local election) results and feel a strong sense of responsibility," adding, "Regardless of the victory or defeat in the election, I will humbly accept the warnings and criticism delivered by the people."

Lee Eunju, Supreme Member, speaking at the Supreme Council meeting. Photo by Yonhap News.

She pointed out, "Although we achieved considerable results nationwide, we failed to gain sufficient public support in key battlegrounds such as Seoul and the greater metropolitan area," and stressed, "We cannot take lightly the warning from the public sentiment revealed in this local election."

Lee continued, "Above all, our party has relied solely on the president's approval rating and failed to present adequate strategies and visions that align with the sentiment of each region," adding, "We should have engaged more directly with people's lives, listened to voices on the ground, and proposed alternatives tailored to the characteristics of each region."

She further emphasized, "In particular, the departure of centrist voters and the younger generation in their 20s and 30s, as well as the shift in public sentiment confirmed in key areas of the metropolitan region, should be taken very seriously not only by our party but also in terms of government policy."

Lee stated, "Although I am stepping down from my party position, I will do everything I can, with a spirit of selfless service, for the success of the Lee Jaemyung administration, the innovation of the Democratic Party, and the future of the Republic of Korea."

She added, "I will reflect even more deeply on my shortcomings, take the responsibility entrusted by the people even more seriously, and work even harder for the future of Korea and the success of the Lee Jaemyung administration."

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