Lee Jae-myung Launches Presidential Campaign in Seoul
As the June 3 presidential election nears, Democratic Party (DP) candidate Lee Jae-myung kicked off his official campaign in central Seoul, aiming to capitalize on the momentum gained after the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. With seven candidates in the running, Lee is expected to face stiff competition from People Power Party (PPP) candidate Kim Moon-soo. The DP has chosen Cheonggye Plaza, the site of the ouster of Yoon, as the symbolic launchpad for Lee's campaign.
Key Takeaways:
- Lee Jae-myung, the DP presidential candidate, launched his campaign in central Seoul, aiming to capitalize on the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol.
- Seven candidates have officially declared their bids for the presidential election, with Lee expected to face stiff competition from PPP candidate Kim Moon-soo.
- The DP has chosen Cheonggye Plaza, where Yoon was ousted, as the symbolic launchpad for Lee's campaign.
- Lee plans to focus on innovative industry workers in Pangyo, campaigning on themes of semiconductors and technology in Dongtan and Daejeon.
- The DP's election committee will unveil Lee's key campaign pledges at the National Assembly.
Statistics:
- Seven candidates have officially declared their bids for the presidential election.
- Lee Jae-myung is expected to face PPP candidate Kim Moon-soo in the presidential election.
- 56.2% of the public opinion polls have shown Lee maintaining his lead in the presidential election. (Source: Yonhap News Agency)
Sources:
- Yonhap News Agency (12 May 2025)
- Democratic Party (DP)
- People Power Party (PPP)