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Lee Jae-myung Launches Presidential Campaign with Emphasis on Economic Transformation and Diplomacy

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Democratic Party (DP) presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung kicked off his campaign in central Seoul on Monday, vowing to transform South Korea into a leading global economic powerhouse through innovation and technological advancements. The campaign, which began at the symbolic Cheonggye Plaza, will focus on fostering new industries, particularly in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors. Lee aims to increase the proportion of the AI budget to levels similar to developed countries and strengthen diplomatic relations with neighboring countries to reduce military tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lee Jae-myung's campaign emphasizes economic transformation and technological advancement, with a focus on AI and semiconductors.
  • The Democratic Party (DP) has submitted 10 key campaign pledges to the National Election Commission, including transforming South Korea into one of the top three AI powers.
  • The DP also pledged to amend the Commercial Act to expand the fiduciary duty of corporate directors to include both the company and its shareholders.
  • The campaign aims to strengthen diplomatic relations with neighboring countries and reduce military tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
  • Lee will campaign in several regions, including the "K-Initiative Belt" suburb, on themes of semiconductors and technology.
  • The DP campaign committee unveiled Lee's campaign pledges, which include transforming Sejong into Korea's administrative capital and strengthening democratic control over the president's martial law authority.

Statistics:

  • Seven candidates have made their bids official for the presidential vote.
  • Public opinion polls have shown Lee Jae-myung maintaining a lead in the polls.
  • The People Power Party (PPP) has been in an internal rift on a possible candidacy merger between Kim Moon-soo and former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo.
  • The National Election Commission has received a set of 10 key campaign pledges from the DP.
  • Exactly 10 campaign pledges have been submitted to the National Election Commission.

Sources:

  • Yonhap News Agency, 12 May 2025
  • No specific dates or publication dates are mentioned in the source material.

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