DP’s Lee Jae-myung to focus on science and technology during campaigning in Daejeon

We now turn our attention to the two main political camps.

Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung launched his campaign at a major landmark in downtown Seoul before heading BEYOND the capital city.

I have our political correspondent Shin Ha-young standing by with the latest from the liberal camp.

Ha-young welcome.

So I hear you are currently in the city of Daejeon ?

Yes, Sunny, I'm here on Euneungjeongi Street in the central city of Daejeon, where Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung is set to arrive and continue his campaign in about an hour.

Lee, who kicked off his campaign in Gwanghwamun today morning, has been heading south to visit what the party calls the "K-Initiative Belt," which includes Pangyo and Dongtan in Gyeonggi-do Province, as well as Daejeon.

In this central city, a hub for scientific research, Lee will focus on science and technology.

This afternoon, he visited Pangyo, which is known for its IT companies, to focus on innovation.

Lee spoke with workers in IT research and development and said he plans to expand support for startups.

On a visit to Dongtan, home to major chipmaker plants, Lee asked for support as he pledged to boost the semiconductor industry.

Which of course is a major driver of the export market for Korea.

Ha-young before you leave us do tell us a bit about the campaign launch in Gwanghwamun this morning.

Sure, Sunny. The DP launched its campaign and Lee delivered his first public speech of the campaign as an official presidential candidate at Seoul's Cheonggye Plaza near Gwanghwamun, drawing around 20-thousand people.

Lee's camp chose Gwanghwamun as his first stop of the official campaign because it's where people gathered with light sticks, calling for the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol.

The DP refers to the process of overcoming the December 3rd martial law declaration and subsequent unrest as a "Revolution of Light."

The concept of the campaign centers on "listening" and "unity."

During the speech Lee emphasized that national unity was his number one priority. Take a listen.

"I'm running not only as the DP's candidate, but for all people who seek to end insurrections, overcome crises, and ensure everyone's happiness. I will lead with humility to unite the country, which I believe is the president's most important duty."

Today, Lee's camp also outlined three key goals: recovery, growth, and happiness along with ten major pledges.

These included boosting the economy, restoring democracy, strengthening national security, and overcoming challenges such as the low birth rate, the aging population, and climate change.

That's all I have for this hour. Back to you Sunny.

All right Ha-young thank you for the coverage from the liberal camp.