Nine DP candidates attend press day event for presidential primary
Jul 02, 2021, 08:48 am
Nine candidates of the ruling Democratic Party for the primary pose for a commemorative photograph during a press day event held at the Glad Hotel on Yeouido, Seoul, on July 1, 2021. (From left) Former Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae, Rep. Lee Kwang-jae, Gyeonggi Gov. Lee Jae-myung, former Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun, former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon, Rep. Park Yong-jin, South Chungcheong Gov. Yang Seung-jo, Gangwon Gov. Choi Moon-soon, and Rep. Kim Doo-kwan./ Photographed by Lee Byung-hwa
AsiaToday reporter Jeong Geum-min
The nine presidential contenders of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) gathered for the first time at an official press day event where they pledged a fair competition and answered questions regarding their policy promises. During the event, Gyeonggi Governor Lee Jae-myung, the front-runner among the nine contenders, drew attention by being quavered when he was talking about his family. One of the contenders handed out local specialties to other candidates, garnering attention.