DP's Lee visits Busan on third day of campaign; pledges to move oceans ministry there

We are now counting down twenty days to the June third snap election and the liberal party contender began a busy schedule in Busan today.

For details I have our political correspondent Shin Ha-young standing by live.

Ha-young, it's good to have you on.

So Lee Jae-myung addressed voters in the southern port city of Busan?

You're right Sunny. Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung began his Wednesday campaign in Busan.

To boost Busan's local economy, Lee pledged to move the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the country's largest shipping carrier to Busan.

Take a listen.

"I don't make impossible promises. I will move the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to Busan. I'll also make sure HMM, the largest shipping company in Korea, moves here."

Lee's visit to Busan follows his campaign through southern regions, which are traditionally seen as conservative strongholds.

After Busan, he visited Changwon and is now holding a rally in Tongyeong.

And Ha-young, what's on his agenda ahead?

Sure, Sunny. After finishing his rally in Tongyeong, Lee will visit Geoje, a major hub of the shipbuilding industry.

Ahead of the visit, Lee announced his shipbuilding policy, pledging to strengthen South Korea's position as a maritime powerhouse through what he called "K-Shipbuilding."

In a social media post, Lee said he aims to make Korea lead the global market for smart and eco-friendly ships, while also developing special ships and ship maintenance as new growth engines.

He pledged to support the development of eco-friendly fuel-powered ships and container vessels, and to digitize the entire shipbuilding process.

He also promised support for developing green fuel-powered ships and digitalizing the entire shipbuilding process.

Tomorrow, Lee will continue his campaign in Jeollanam-do Province, visiting Gwangyang, Yeosu and Suncheon.

That's all for this hour, Sunny.

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